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The quote says that some writers overvalue weak work and treat it as something precious. It suggests that they become defensive about every part of it, even when the work is poor.
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About Ben Domenech
American opinion editor, television commentator and radio host
Benjamin Domenech is an American opinion editor, television commentator, radio host, and publisher. He is the opinion editor of The Daily Wire and has worked in conservative media across print, radio, and television. He co-founded The Federalist in 2013, where he served as publisher and hosted The Federalist Radio Hour. He was also a co-founder of the RedState group blog, joined Fox News as a commentator in 2021, and later served as editor at large of The Spectator World from 2022 to 2026. He publishes The Transom, a daily subscription newsletter aimed at political insiders.
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