The expression

The expression “to write something down” suggests a descent of thought to the fingers whose movements immediately falsify it. – William Gass, “Habitations of the Word,” Kenyon Review, October 1984

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Writing
category

Every word born of an inner necessity — writing must never be anything else. – Etty Hillesum, quoted in Ten Fun Things to Do Before You Die by Karol Jackowski

Category:
Writing

The road to hell is paved with adverbs. – Stephen King

Category:
Writing

Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. – Author Unknown

Category:
Writing

Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted. – Jules Renard, Journal, 1895 April 10th

Category:
Writing

Random Quotes

Attitude is your acceptance of the natural laws, or your rejection of the natural laws. – Stuart Chase

Category:
Attitude

There are certain pieces of music that are always attached to certain books. – Maurice Sendak

Category:
Music

Reality leaves a lot to the imagination. – John Lennon

Category:
Reality

A man in love mistakes a pimple for a dimple. – Japanese Proverb

Category:
Love