‘A good quote is like a spark hitting dry tinder’

There’s nothing more flattering, or dangerous, for writers than having their words quoted in an approving manner. It’s the starkest evidence that out of all the combinations of letters and words in existence, they’ve arranged a few that offer readers clarity, truth or illumination.A good quote is like a spark hitting dry tinder. As flames follow the spark, a quote fuels inspiration...

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