Quote by Dylan Thomas

Go on thinking that you don't need to be read and you'll find that it may become quite true: no one will feel the need tom read it because it is written for yourself alone and the public won't feel any impulse to gate crash such a private party.

Go on thinking that you don't need to be read and you'll fin

Summary

This quote is a wry observation about the act of writing. It suggests that if someone continues to believe that their writing does not need to be read by others, they may indeed find that their work goes unnoticed. The quote implies that by creating writing solely for oneself without considering the potential readership, the public will have no interest in engaging with it. It compares this situation to a private party that the public would not feel inclined to disrupt. Ultimately, the quote serves as a reminder of the importance of considering the intended audience while writing.

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By Dylan Thomas

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