The writer writes in order to teach himself, to understand himself, to satisfy himself; the publishing of his ideas, though it brings gratification, is a curious anticlimax.

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When the writer writes in order to teach himself, to understand himself, to satisfy himself; the publishing of his ideas, though it brings gratification, is a curious anticlimax. Here is a profound statement by a man who has reached a point where he understands all that he needs to know about what he wants to be and who he wants to become. He has reached a point where there is no need for him to continue writing. The reason for this statement is because he now has everything he needs for life. There is no need for him to write more out of habit or because he feels that it will bring him satisfaction.

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1. The writer writes in order to teach himself, to understand himself, to satisfy himself; the publishing of his ideas, though it brings gratification, is a curious anticlimax.

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