Quote by Patrick Dennis

Writing isn't hard. It isn't any harder than ditch-digging.

Writing isn't hard. It isn't any harder than ditch-digging.

Summary

This quote suggests that writing is not a difficult task. It implies that the act of writing is no more challenging than physically demanding and labor-intensive work like digging ditches. By making this comparison, the quote aims to undermine the notion that writing requires exceptional talent or skills, emphasizing that it is a task that can be accomplished by anyone without much effort. The intention may be to encourage individuals who wish to write by diminishing the perceived obstacles or importance of the craft.

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By Patrick Dennis

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