Quote by Brian Moore

Research is usually a policeman stopping a novel from progressing.

Research is usually a policeman stopping a novel from progre

Summary

This quote suggests that the process of conducting research can sometimes hinder or impede the creative progression of a novel. Research, oftentimes performed to ensure accuracy or enhance the credibility of a story, can easily become a form of strict discipline or forceful restriction. The comparison to a policeman implies that research can act as a limit or barrier, preventing the free flow of ideas and imagination that are typically associated with the creation of a novel.

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