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Nothing leads so straight to futility as literary ambitions without systematic knowledge
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"Nothing leads so straight to futility as literary ambitions without systematic knowledge"

- H.G. Wells

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This quote by H. G. Wells is a warning to those who have literary aspirations but do not have the necessary understanding to back them up. Wells is suggesting that without the proper knowledge, any kind of literary aspirations will be useless. He is stressing the importance of having a methodical knowledge in order to achieve success in the literary globe. Without this expertise, any kind of literary ambitions will certainly be unproductive and also will lead to nothing. Wells is encouraging those with literary ambitions to acquire the required expertise in order to make their passions a reality. He is worrying the importance of having a methodical expertise in order to achieve success in the literary world.

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H.G. Wells This quote is written / told by H.G. Wells between September 21, 1866 and August 13, 1946. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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