How do you feel
about quotes and adages that are a dance between silliness, humor, and
truth-sprinkled sarcasm? I just love them. I pin them to my mental cork board and chant
them to myself in the same way some people do affirmations. I enjoy the grins
they bring to my heart. And yes, the ones about writing and reading are usually
my favorite kinds. What about you, my dearest poets and storytellers, do you
have a favorite sort of quote?
Announcements and Reminders:
- for our next
Weekly Scribblings, Rommy asks us to
consider the word foundation and use that to build up our poetry or prose. We can
use any of these definitions.
- in her latest Wild Fridays, our Rosemary shared “My Dog”, a poem by Jack Davis. The piece is a
brewer of smiles (well, it is for me). If you’ve yet to read it, I suggest you give it a go. Also, the feature ends with a wee note that changes
the shape of our team.
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yumminess, heart ripping or soul lifting thoughts; the Pantry wants words. Choosing to share prose? Then please let the count be 369 words or fewer.
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This is one of my favorite quotes about
writing and editing and such:
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Ha ha, I (too) love and collect lots of quotes about writing. This one I hadn't seen before, and it has me cackling with delight. I love it even more than the better-known and nearly as funny (but darker) Hemingway remark: “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” That makes sense – I'm fonder of Twain's writing than Hemingway's any time.
ReplyDeleteAlso Twain's quote makes me wonder about insensitive schoolteachers he may have encountered.
DeleteI kept imagining Twain twirling his mustaches and winking slightly maniacal while saying the words, lol! I can't say that I thought of any foundation for the quote, other than the obvious. But your point makes a lot of sense--the attitude of some teachers just sticks.
DeleteI often see interesting and entertaining quotations on Twitter and Facebook. There are so many it's hard to choose a favourite. I like the Mark Twain one, but I think we could all live by Sylvia Plath's words: "Let me live, love, and say it well in good sentences."
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I like that! (Thinking of poor Sylvia I might amend it to: 'Let me live long, love happily, and say it well in good sentences.')
DeleteThat's an excellent quote. And I wish I totally share!
DeleteThank you for all you do! I hope to be more consistent - I've been so buys with family.
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome, Margaret. These days, it seems we all find ourselves playing catch up every now and again. Happy Sunday.
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