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“I don't write for an audience. I write for myself. And if I imagine an audience at all, it's the characters, but I know that I would keep writing even if no one ever published me again, even if no one ever read me again.”

Quote by Ursula Hegi

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Ursula Hegi is a Swiss writer born on May 23, 1946. Her works are known for their profound character portrayals and rich emotional expressions, particularly for her skill in depicting the fates of women and the social changes around them. more

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