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Dreams Quote by Debra Dean

“I haven't written anything yet that makes me think, This…” quote by Debra Dean — Download Open image

“I haven't written anything yet that makes me think, This is it! and I don't imagine I ever will. I don't know how it is with you, but when I finish something, even when I'm pleased with the results, it never quite matches the shimmering vision that was out ahead of me as I wrote.”

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