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)

Jacques Barzun Quotes

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.