I once wanted to give a few words in the foreword which now actually are not in it, which, however, I'll write to you now because they might be a key for you: I wanted to write that my work consists of two parts: of the one which is here, and of everything which I have not written. And precisely this second part is the important one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The unpublished or unwritten thoughts are often more important than the written work itself.
- In plain terms
- The things not written are more important than what is written.
- What can you take from it?
- Unwritten thoughts matter most.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stays unsaid?
- Is the draft more important than final?
Another view
Unwritten thoughts can't be shared or critiqued.
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