Virginia WoolfHe would give every penny he has (such is the malignity of the germ) to write one little book and become famous yet all the gold in Peru will not buy him the treasure of a well-turned line.
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"He would give every penny he has to write one little book and become famous yet all the gold in Peru will not buy him the treasure of a well-turned line." This quote was written by Samuel Johnson, the great English writer and critic. In this quote, Johnson is saying that people who are determined to become famous will find a way to get there. Even if you have no talent for writing, you can still write a book and become famous. You might not be able to buy a diamond necklace with all the money you've earned from writing a book, but you can still buy yourself a nice home and a nice car.
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