The professor said that the paper should be between 1000-1500 words.

I'm nearly done, and I'm at about 900.

I feel that I've answered the question. If I write more, I might start contradicting or second guessing myself.

But then again, I'm 100 words away from the suggested minimum.

Should I add some filler sentences, or leave it be?

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[1] I don't just want to be a footnote
in someone else's happiness.

I got an A+ for an essay at 1,400 words that was supposed to be at 2,000 - 2,500

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Punctured bicycle on a hillside, desolate,
Could nature make a man of me yet?

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Add something of substance. What's the topic?

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The ethical questions raised by Kieslowski's Decalogue VII and Decalogue VIII.

I have to use four different philosophers to point out the questions, but not answer them in doing so.

I'm not a big fan of this particular assignment.

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[1] I don't just want to be a footnote
in someone else's happiness.

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I'm sure he's not going to count the words.

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But 100 words is a good quarter of a page.
It might be obvious that I'm missing a good part of my essay.

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[1] I don't just want to be a footnote
in someone else's happiness.

I know in my freshman year I've gotten away with tons of essays that were short of the required length, but it's not always a guarantee.  Better safe than sorry.

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There's a fine line between confidence and cockiness.  I ride that line
daaaaaaaaaaamn well.  ;-)