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Desire is creation, is the magical element in that process. If there were an instrument by which to measure desire, one
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"Desire is creation, is the magical element in that process. If there were an instrument by which to measure desire, one could foretell achievement"

- Willa Cather

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Willa Cather, Small This quote is written / told by Willa Cather between December 7, 1873 and April 24, 1947. She was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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