John Mason BrownThe purpose of writing is to hold a mirror to nature, but too much today is written from small mirrors in vanity cases.
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William Blake said, “The purpose of writing is to hold a mirror to nature, but too much today is written from small mirrors in vanity cases.” To the young Blake, writing was more than just a skill or a career. It was a way of life, something larger than himself. He knew that writing had the power to reflect the truth of the world around him. A writer could be trusted to tell it like it is.
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