When people read his books they have an uncontrollable desire to hang the author in the town square. I can’t think of a higher honor for a writer.

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This quote from the movie "Fight Club" says that the creator of a book or movie should be hanged in the town square for being so influential. The author of a successful work of art is a person whose words have been heard by many. A great work of art is something that can change a whole society, and this is an incredible responsibility. In the same way that the creator of a book or movie should be hanged in the town square, so should those who have been influenced by his work. Some people may disagree with this quote as they believe that it is disrespectful to those who have been influenced by a person's work.

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