Washington IrvingThe only happy author in this world is he who is below the care of reputation.
About This Quote
The only happy author in this world is he who is below the care of reputation. This quote reminds us that while it’s important to write well, it’s even more important to make a living doing what we love. If we’re lucky, the money comes from writing. It’s a lot easier to get paid to write than to get paid for doing what you love every day.
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