Quote by Flannery O'Connor

Everywhere I go I'm asked if I think the university stifles writers. My opinion is that they don't stifle enough of them.

Everywhere I go I'm asked if I think the university stifles

Summary

This quote suggests that when questioned about whether universities hinder the creative freedom of writers, the speaker's belief is that universities actually fail to limit the number of writers. Implicitly, the speaker seems to imply that there are an abundance of writers without sufficient talent or originality. Thus, the quote conveys a somewhat satirical viewpoint, suggesting that universities should be more discerning in their selection and support of writers.

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By Flannery O'Connor

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