Famous quote by Laurence Housman

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My brother used to say that I wrote faster than he could read. He wrote two books - of poems - better than all mine put
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"My brother used to say that I wrote faster than he could read. He wrote two books - of poems - better than all mine put together"

- Laurence Housman

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This quote by Laurence Housman speaks to the power of writing and the impact it can have on a person's life. It also speaks with the bond between brother or sisters and how they can inspire each other. The quote suggests that the speaker's brother was a talented writer, which the speaker feared of his brother's writing ability. The speaker's sibling composed two books of poems, which the speaker acknowledges were much better than all of their own work integrated. This quote speaks with the power of composing and how it can bring people together. It likewise speaks to the value of recognizing and commemorating the skills of those around us. Composing can be an effective tool for self-expression and can be utilized to develop significant connections in between people. This quote is a pointer of the significance of composing and the effect it can have on our lives.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Laurence Housman between July 18, 1865 and February 20, 1959. He/she was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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