Writers are really people who write books not because they are poor, but because they are dissatisfied with the books which they could buy but do not like.

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The most important thing in writing is to write for yourself. Without self-expression, you are not a writer. It is the act of writing, not the book. The act of writing is more important than anything else. When you begin to write, you are no longer an employee; you are an artist.

Source: Illuminations: Essays And Reflections

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