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C. S. Forester

" Novel writing wrecks homes. "

Home , Writing

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" I'd rather be in trouble for having done something than for not having done anything. "

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" A man who writes for a living does not have to go anywhere in particular, and he could rarely afford to if he wanted. "

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" The work is with me when I wake up in the morning; it is with me while I eat my breakfast in bed and run through the newspaper, while I shave and bathe and dress. "

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" When I die there may be a paragraph or two in the newspapers. My name will linger in the British Museum Reading Room catalogue for a space at the head of a long list of books for which no one will ever ask. "

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" I formed a resolution to never write a word I did not want to write; to think only of my own tastes and ideals, without a thought of those of editors or publishers. "

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" I must be like the princess who felt the pea through seven mattresses; each book is a pea. "

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" I did not ask for objections, but for comments, or helpful suggestions. I looked for more loyalty from you, Captain Hornblower.' That made the whole argument pointless. If Leighton only wanted servile agreement there was no sense in continuing. "

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