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The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one’s family and friends; and, lastly, the solid cash. —Nathaniel Hawthorne
The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one’s family and friends; and, lastly, the solid cash.
—Nathaniel Hawthorne
Written by nevalalee
April 3, 2014 at 7:30 am
Posted in Quote of the Day, Writing
Tagged with Nathaniel Hawthorne
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It better be the first two because the latter is a remote possibility for most!
menomama3
April 3, 2014 at 7:48 am
Hawthorne says “lastly” for a reason!
nevalalee
April 3, 2014 at 8:20 am
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It better be the first two because the latter is a remote possibility for most!
menomama3
April 3, 2014 at 7:48 am
Hawthorne says “lastly” for a reason!
nevalalee
April 3, 2014 at 8:20 am