“You are all right on time, except for the fact that time is the enemy of us all, and especially of the writer.”
Quote by Maxwell Perkins
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Maxwell Perkins
Maxwell Perkins was a renowned American editor, born on September 20, 1884, and died on June 17, 1947. His contributions to the literary world were primarily in guiding and supporting several famous authors, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. Perkins was known for his deep understanding of literary works and his editing skills. more
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