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T. S. Eliot

The last thing one discovers in composing a work is what to put first.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

When creating something, you often figure out the main idea or starting point only after you've developed the entire piece. This means the initial part is chosen last, based on what makes the most sense after everything else is in place.

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