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Quote by David Eddings

“Don’t be afraid to discard work you know isn’t up to standard. Don’t save junk, just because it took you a long time to write it.”

Quote by David Eddings

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David Eddings was an American writer renowned for his fantasy novels. His works are characterized by rich imagination and complex character development, which have won him a large following among readers. more

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