It is a dangerous thing to substitute reading or writing for living. Live first, then write.

Kamand Kojouri
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A wise man once said, “You can’t read or write your way out of a paper bag.” He was correct. One cannot live and write at the same time and expect to succeed. If you want to be a writer, you must not only read and write, but live in the world.

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