“Never want to say anything so strongly that you give up the option of finding something better. If you have to say it, you will.” IfsWantGivingGiving UpFindingsSay AnythingSomething Better Author:Richard Hugo
“Assuming you can write clear English sentences, give up all worry about communication. If you want to communicate, use the telephone.” IfsWantGivingWritingUseWorryClearCommunicationGiving UpAssumingCommunicateSentencesTelephones Author:Richard Hugo
“Don't write with a pen. Ink tends to give the impression the words shouldn't be changed.” GivingWritingChangedImpressionPensInk Author:Richard Hugo
“To write a poem you must have a streak of arrogance-- not in real life I hope. In real life try to be nice. It will save you a hell of a lot of trouble and give you more time to write.” GivingWritingTryingRealHellNiceTroubleReal LifeArroganceMore TimeBeing NiceStreaks Author:Richard Hugo
