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Ever since I could first write I have been doing so. When I was taught how to write and read at school, I made up my min
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"Ever since I could first write I have been doing so. When I was taught how to write and read at school, I made up my mind that this was what I love to do best and this was the world I was going to occupy"

- Anita Desai

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This quote by Anita Desai talks to the power of writing and the importance of following one's enthusiasms. It suggests that from a young age, Desai was drawn to composing and reading, and that she was figured out to make it her life's work. The quote suggests that Desai was driven to pursue her passion, which she was willing to put in the effort to make it a reality. It likewise suggests that Desai was confident in her capabilities which she was identified to make her mark in the world of composing. Eventually, this quote acts as a motivating tip that with hard work and devotion, it is possible to attain one's dreams.

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India Flag This quote is written / told by Anita Desai somewhere between June 24, 1937 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from India. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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