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The real work of long-form journalism, William Langewiesche once said, came when he sat down to write.

“Writing is thinking; writing is a form of thought,” he said. “It’s difficult for me to believe that real thought is possible without writing.”

R.I.P.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/…

6/16/2025, 9:55:46 PM

The statement is a tribute to William Langewiesche, reflecting on his views about writing and thought. It does not engage with public issues or debates, and instead focuses on the personal philosophy of a journalist.