Patricia T. OConnerWhenever there's something wrong with your writing, suspect that there's something wrong with your thinking.
About This Quote
One of the most important things to remember when you are learning to write is that your writing will never be perfect. You will always have areas where your writing is not as good as it could be. This does not mean that you should throw out your work. It just means that you need to be aware of the areas where your writing needs work.
Source: Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know About Writing
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