Quote by T. E. Lawrence

All the revision in the world will not save a bad first draft: for the architecture of the thing comes, or fails to come, in the first conception, and revision only affects the detail and ornament, alas!

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Summary

This quote implies that no amount of revision can salvage a poorly conceived first draft. The initial idea and structure of a piece are crucial, and revision can only do so much in terms of polishing the finer details. Ultimately, the success or failure of a piece lies in its initial conception, and revision can only improve or embellish it to a limited extent. The quote highlights the importance of giving careful thought and consideration to the original idea and structure before starting the drafting process.

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Architecture

By T. E. Lawrence

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