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!

All the revision in the world will not save a bad first draf

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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