People write for ego gratification, not money.

Deborah Meyler
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People write for ego gratification, not money. This quote is a bold statement. It means that a writer is motivated far more by a need to be accepted and admired than by a desire for money. It also means that a writer must have a certain amount of humility in order to achieve success.

Source: The Bookstore

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