The most durable thing in writing is style, and style is the single most valuable investment a writer … - Raymond Chandler

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the ultimate in longevity is the Christmas fruitcake. It is a cake made during the holidays with fruits that make it heavier than the stove it is cooked in.

Raymond Chandler

The most durable thing in writing is style, and style is the single most valuable investment a writer can make with his time.

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