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“Retiring from writing is not to retire from life, but retiring from writing is to avoid the inevitable bitterness which a writing career is bound to deliver as its end product, in almost every case.”

Quote by Jim Crace

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Jim Crace
Jim Crace

Jim Crace is a British writer born on March 1, 1946. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound depiction of rural English life. more

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