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A Train was born without any effort - if was like writing a letter to a friend
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"A Train was born without any effort - if was like writing a letter to a friend"

- Billy Strayhorn

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This quote by Billy Strayhorn speaks to the idea of creativity and the ease with which it can pertain to us. He is recommending that imagination is something that can concern us with no effort, just like composing a letter to a good friend. He is indicating that creativity is something that is natural and can pertain to us without any hard work or effort. He is also suggesting that imagination is something that can be shown others, similar to composing a letter to a good friend. This quote speaks to the concept that creativity is something that can be shared and enjoyed with others, which it can pertain to us with no effort. It is a suggestion that imagination is something that can be enjoyed and shown others, and that it can concern us without any hard work or effort.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Billy Strayhorn between November 29, 1915 and May 31, 1967. He/she was a famous Composer from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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