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With each book I write, I become more and more convinced that the books have a life of their own, quite apart from me
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"With each book I write, I become more and more convinced that the books have a life of their own, quite apart from me"

- Madeleine L'Engle

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Madeleine L'Engle's quote talks to the power of writing and the creative process. It suggests that the books she writes have a life of their own, different from her own. This implies that the books take on a life of their own, with their own special story and characters, and that the author is simply a vessel for the story to be told. It also suggests that the author is not in total control of the story, which the story can handle a life of its own. This quote speaks to the power of creativity and the importance of enabling the creative process to take its course. It also speaks with the significance of permitting the story to unfold naturally, without forcing it into a certain instructions. By permitting the story to take its own course, the author can create something really special and effective.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Madeleine L'Engle between November 29, 1918 and September 6, 2007. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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