“God keep me from ever completing anything This whole book is but a draught nay but the draught of a draught ”
— Herman Melville
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Simplified Meaning:
The writer is asking for help to never finish anything completely. They say their whole book is like a rough draft, or even a rough draft of that draft. Imagine a painter who never wants to finish a painting. They keep adding to it, changing things around, and making new sketches. The painter believes that the process of creating is more important than finishing the artwork. Similarly, the writer values the ongoing process of writing more than having a polished, finished book. You can apply this idea to your own life by focusing on the journey and growth from your efforts, rather than just the end result. For example, when learning a new skill, enjoy each step of getting better instead of worrying too much about mastering it quickly.
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Aspiration Creativity Drafting Imperfection Incompleteness Literature Perfectionism Process Unfinished Writing
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