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Peter De Vries was a renowned Dutch editor known for his editorial and critical work on literary works. His career spanned various fields, including literature, drama, and broadcasting.

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“I write when I'm inspired, and I see to it that I'm inspired at nine o'clock every morning.”

Life Writing Inspiration Morning Inspired Nine Clock Statistics Every Morning Inspiration To Write

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“I love being a writer. What I can't stand is the paperwork.”

Writing I Can Work Writers And Writing Written Word Writing By Writers Great Writing Paperwork

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“Sometimes I write drunk and revise sober, and sometimes I write sober and revise drunk. But you have to have both elements in creation — the Apollonian and the Dionysian, or spontaneity and restraint, emotion and discipline.”

Writing Sometimes Emotion Creation Discipline Elements Drunk Restraint Sober Spontaneity

Book:Reuben, Reuben: A Novel

Source: Reuben, Reuben: A Novel

“I tried to write worse but it was no good; my generalizations came out as before, each more exquisite than the last. I grew discouraged.”

Writing Lasts Grew Discouraged Exquisite Generalization

Book:Comfort Me with Apples: A Novel

Source: Comfort Me with Apples: A Novel

About the Author

Born: February 27, 1910
Died: September 28, 1993
Known for: Editor
Quotes: 80

Books & Sources

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