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Who knows where inspiration comes from. Perhaps it arises from desperation. Perhaps it comes from the flukes of the univ
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"Who knows where inspiration comes from. Perhaps it arises from desperation. Perhaps it comes from the flukes of the universe, the kindness of the muses"

- Amy Tan

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Amy Tan somewhere between February 19, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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