Jacques Barzun Quote

You are working in clay, not marble, on paper, not eternal bronze; let that first sentence be as stupid as it wishes.


On Writing, Editing, and Publishing (1971)


You are working in clay, not marble, on paper, not eternal bronze; let that first sentence be as stupid as it wishes.

You are working in clay, not marble, on paper, not eternal bronze; let that first sentence be as stupid as it wishes.

You are working in clay, not marble, on paper, not eternal bronze; let that first sentence be as stupid as it wishes.

You are working in clay, not marble, on paper, not eternal bronze; let that first sentence be as stupid as it wishes.