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Good writing demands time and patience.

From Draft No. 4 by John McPhee

Code is read much more often than it is written.

From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin

The design of everyday things is in the details.
A violin is not just an instrument; it is a living piece of art.
A writer's job is to find the right word.

From Draft No. 4 by John McPhee

The best writing is rewriting.

From Draft No. 4 by John McPhee

Deep work will make you better at what you do, and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship.

From Deep Work by Cal Newport

The secret of good writing is to strip every sentence to its cleanest components.

From On Writing Well by William Zinsser

Good software, like wine, takes time.
Every pencil tells a story, from the materials used to the hands that wield it.
In the world of fly tying, the feathers are more than just materials; they are treasures.
Good programmers know what to write. Great ones know what to rewrite.
You have to be willing to put in the time to get to the heart of the matter.

From Draft No. 4 by John McPhee

The writer’s job is to find the material that will make the story come alive.

From Draft No. 4 by John McPhee