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morning computer 002

“I feel very strong to do it."

Quotes from Steinbeck’s journals:

never temper a word to a reader’s prejudice, but bend it like putty for his understanding.

…and:

I have tried to keep diaries before but they don’t work out because of the necessity to be honest.

💬 Source: How Steinbeck Used the Diary as a Tool of Discipline, a Hedge Against Self-Doubt, and a Pacemaker for the Heartbeat of Creative Work via The Marginalian

Filed Under: #morning computer #quotes

Posted On: 22 Jan 2023


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