Quote by J. M. Synge

I'm a good scholar when it comes to reading but a blotting kind of writer when you give me a pen.

I'm a good scholar when it comes to reading but a blotting k

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's self-awareness about their abilities. It suggests that while they excel in reading and absorbing knowledge, their skills as a writer are lacking, symbolized by the notion of being a "blotting kind of writer." The quotation implies that the speaker struggles to articulate their thoughts effectively when writing, contrasting their strength in absorbing information through reading. It acknowledges a disparity between the two skills, highlighting a sense of frustration or disappointment in their writing abilities.

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By J. M. Synge

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