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Difficulty Quote by Mem Fox

“If you are not a writer, you will not understand the difficulties of writing. If you are not a writer, you will not know the fears and hopes of the writers you teach.” quote by Mem Fox — Download Open image

“If you are not a writer, you will not understand the difficulties of writing. If you are not a writer, you will not know the fears and hopes of the writers you teach.”

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I think sometimes we rush through countries, ticking off the attractions, but that's missing the point.

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By the time you have no difficulties in your life, you have achieved Heaven.

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