“The sense of paralysis proceeds not so much out of the mammoth size of the problem but out of the puniness of the purpose.”
Quote by Norman Cousins
Work
Present Tense; an American Editor's Odyssey
This book offers an intimate look into the life of an American editor as they navigate the complexities of the publishing world, exploring themes of creativity, collaboration, and the art of editing. more
Author
Norman Cousins
Norman Cousins was an American journalist, author, and professor. He is renowned for his role as a journalist and his promotion of laughter as a therapeutic method. Born on June 24, 1915, Cousins passed away on November 30, 1990. more
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