Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Write while the heat is in you. The writer who postpones the recording of his thoughts uses an iron which has cooled to burn a hole with. He cannot inflame the minds of his audience.

Write while the heat is in you. The writer who postpones the

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of writing with passion and immediacy. It suggests that great writing is borne out of the writer's intense emotions or ideas, and postponing the act of recording those thoughts dulls their impact. Comparing it to using a cooled iron to burn a hole, it implies that the writer who doesn't seize the moment loses the power to ignite the minds of their audience. Therefore, the quote suggests that writers should capture their thoughts and ideas while they are still fresh and passionate to effectively engage and inspire their readers.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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