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I am a writer because writing is the thing I do best
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"I am a writer because writing is the thing I do best"

- Flannery O'Connor

About this Quote

Flannery O'Connor's quote talks to the concept that everybody has an unique skill or ability that they are best at. For O'Connor, that ability was writing. She acknowledged that writing was her strength and chose to pursue it as a profession. This quote likewise speaks to the idea of self-determination and the power of pursuing one's passions. O'Connor was not afraid to take a risk and follow her dreams, and her quote acts as an inspiration to others to do the very same. By recognizing her own strengths and pursuing them, O'Connor had the ability to make a successful career out of her writing. Her quote functions as a pointer that everyone has something unique to offer and that it is important to acknowledge and pursue one's passions.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Flannery O'Connor between March 25, 1925 and August 3, 1964. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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