Jules RenardThe story I am writing exists, written in absolutely perfect fashion, some place, in the air. All I must do is find it, and copy it.
About This Quote
The person who said this was a writer. The idea that he or she might write a story that exists in the air is quite amazing. We often think of ourselves as being unique and special, even though we’re not. In the same way that all of humanity exists in a written form somewhere, so too does each and every person.
Our stories exist. It’s just a matter of finding them and copying them down. The fact that a writer has recognized this is an amazing concept, but also a common one for writers, which is why it is included in this list.
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