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The aim of literary ambition is to demonstrate ones greatness of soul
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"The aim of literary ambition is to demonstrate one's greatness of soul"

- Mason Cooley

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The quote by Mason Cooley recommends that the supreme objective of literary aspiration is to reveal the greatness of one's soul. This suggests that the function of writing is not just to reveal oneself, however likewise to show the depth of one's character. It recommends that the author is making every effort to reveal the world the beauty and strength of their soul, and that this is the ultimate objective of their aspiration. This could be translated as a call to authors to make every effort to produce works that show their inner ideas and feelings, and to utilize their composing as a method to reveal the world the success of their soul. It could also be seen as a reminder to authors to be conscious of the impact their words can have, and to use their composing to make a positive contribution to the world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mason Cooley between 1927 and July 25, 2002. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 154 other quotes.

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