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The only thing I was fit for was to be a writer, and this notion rested solely on my suspicion that I would never be fit
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"The only thing I was fit for was to be a writer, and this notion rested solely on my suspicion that I would never be fit for real work, and that writing didn't require any"

- Russell Baker

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This quote by Russell Baker speaks with the concept that he felt he was only suited to be an author, which this was based upon his belief that he would never ever have the ability to do "genuine work". This suggests that he felt he was not efficient in doing any other type of task, and that writing was the only thing he was fit for. This might be analyzed as a lack of confidence in his own capabilities, or a lack of faith in his own capacity. It might likewise be viewed as a sign of his commitment to composing, as he wanted to pursue it regardless of his doubts. Ultimately, this quote speaks with the idea that writing was the only thing he felt he was capable of, and that it was the only thing he was willing to pursue.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Russell Baker between August 14, 1925 and January 21, 2019. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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