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A writer should get as much education as possible, but just going to school is not enough if it were, all owners of doct
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"A writer should get as much education as possible, but just going to school is not enough; if it were, all owners of doctorates would be inspired writers"

- Gwendolyn Brooks

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This quote by Gwendolyn Brooks highlights the significance of education for authors. While official education is important, it is not enough to make somebody an inspired writer. Brooks suggests that education needs to exceed the classroom which writers should look for understanding and experiences that will assist them become better writers. She implies that having a doctorate does not ensure that someone will be an inspired author, as there are other elements that add to becoming an effective writer. Brooks encourages authors to make the most of all the resources available to them, such as reading, going to lectures, and engaging in significant conversations. Ultimately, Brooks suggests that education is a vital part of ending up being an inspired author, but it is not the only element.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gwendolyn Brooks between June 7, 1917 and December 3, 2000. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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