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I write plays not to make money, but to stop myself from going mad. Because its my way of making the world rational to m
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"I write plays not to make money, but to stop myself from going mad. Because it's my way of making the world rational to me"

- Edward Bond

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This quote by Edward Bond talks to the power of composing as a kind of self-expression and a way to make sense of the world. Bond suggests that writing plays is a way to keep himself from going mad, as it allows him to understand the world and produce a sense of order and rationality. He suggests that writing is a kind of treatment, a way to procedure and comprehend the world around him. Composing plays is not a method to make money for Bond, however rather a way to understand the world and to keep himself from freaking. This quote talks to the power of composing as a kind of self-expression and a way to make sense of the world. It is a tip that writing can be a powerful tool for understanding and dealing with the chaos of life.

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Edward Bond This quote is written / told by Edward Bond somewhere between July 18, 1934 and today. He was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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