Quote by Jack London

You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.

You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with

Summary

This quote, attributed to American writer Jack London, emphasizes that waiting for inspiration to strike is not a productive approach. Instead, one must actively pursue and seize inspiration. Comparing it to "going after it with a club" suggests employing a determined and proactive mindset. It implies that inspiration is not necessarily something that will come effortlessly but requires effort and active engagement to find and capture it.

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By Jack London

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