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Every book has an intrinsic impossibility, which its writer discovers as soon as his first excitement dwindles
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"Every book has an intrinsic impossibility, which its writer discovers as soon as his first excitement dwindles"

- Annie Dillard

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This quote by Annie Dillard speaks to the trouble of writing a book. Every book has an inherent problem that the author must overcome in order to finish it. This trouble is something that the writer discovers as soon as the preliminary excitement of beginning the task diminishes. It is a tip that writing a book is challenging and requires dedication and hard work. It is a tip that the author should be prepared to face the obstacles that featured composing a book which the journey will not always be simple. It is a suggestion that the writer must want to press through the troubles and keep entering order to finish the job. Eventually, this quote serves as a pointer that composing a book is a tough however fulfilling journey.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Annie Dillard somewhere between April 30, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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