Quote by Moli

I always write a good first line, but I have trouble in writing the others.

I always write a good first line, but I have trouble in writ

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual is skilled at crafting captivating opening lines when writing but struggles with maintaining the same level of quality throughout the rest of their work. It highlights a common challenge faced by many writers - the difficulty of sustaining the initial momentum and interest in a piece of writing. It implies that while the speaker may excel at grabbing reader's attention with a strong opening sentence, they struggle to maintain that same level of impact and intrigue in the subsequent lines and paragraphs.

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