W. Somerset MaughamWe do not write as we want but as we can
About This Quote
This quote is a good one for people who are trying to make time for their writing, but are not sure if they have the time. The idea here is that writing is something that doesn’t have to be done at all times. It only has to be done when you have the time to do it.
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