C'est avec de beaux sentiments qu'on fait de la mauvaise litterature.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Good intentions do not guarantee good writing.
- In plain terms
- Beautiful feelings can make bad books.
- What can you take from it?
- Feelings alone do not make good art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can good intentions save bad art?
- What makes writing truly good?
Another view
Sincerity can still resonate with audiences.
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