Quote by Irvin S. Cobb

If writers were good businessmen, they'd have too much sense to be writers.

If writers were good businessmen, they'd have too much sense

Summary

This quote suggests that the qualities and skills needed for success in business are quite different from those required for success in writing. It implies that writers, with their focus on creativity, imagination, and expression, may not possess the practical business acumen required to be successful entrepreneurs. The quote emphasizes that good writing often requires a different mindset and approach, one that may be at odds with the practicality and sensibility necessary for success in business.

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By Irvin S. Cobb

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