“To note an artist's limitations is but to define his talent. A reporter can write equally well about everything that is presented to his view, but a creative writer can do his best only with what lies within the range and character of his deepest sympathies.”
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Cather, W. (n.d.). To note an artist's limitations is but to define his talent. A reporter can write equally well about everything that is presented to his view, but a creative writer can do his best only with what lies within the range and character of his deepest sympathies. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42825-to-note-an-artists-limitations-is-but-to/
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Cather, Willa. “To note an artist's limitations is but to define his talent. A reporter can write equally well about everything that is presented to his view, but a creative writer can do his best only with what lies within the range and character of his deepest sympathies.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42825-to-note-an-artists-limitations-is-but-to/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Cather, Willa. “To note an artist's limitations is but to define his talent. A reporter can write equally well about everything that is presented to his view, but a creative writer can do his best only with what lies within the range and character of his deepest sympathies.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42825-to-note-an-artists-limitations-is-but-to/.