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Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

“What a writer wants to do is not what he does.”

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Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, and literary critic. His works are known for their unique fantasy and philosophical thinking, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more

“To be a writer is to sit down at one's desk in the chill portion of every day, and to write; not waiting for the little jet of the blue flame of genius to start from the breastbone - just plain going at it, in pain and delight. To be a writer is to throw away a great deal, not to be satisfied, to type again, and then again, and once more, and over and over...”

Writing Littles Pain Waiting Deals Type Genius Blue Delight Satisfied Flames Portions Desks Chill Jet

Author:John Hersey

“Writing makes no noise, except groans, and it can be done everywhere, and it is done alone.”

Writing Done Noise

Author:Ursula K. Le Guin

“You may be able to take a break from writing, but you won't be able to take a break from being a writer.”

Writing May Able Break

Author:Stephen Leigh

“The measure of artistic merit is the length to which a writer is willing to go in following his own compulsions.”

Writing Willing Following Artistic Merit Length Compulsion

Author:John Updike

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