But a lot of writers - and I'm one of them - do tend to feel dissatisfied. It … - Tobias Wolff

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It is not the mere station of life that stamps the value on us, but the manner in which we act our part.

Tobias Wolff

But a lot of writers - and I'm one of them - do tend to feel dissatisfied. It makes you a little hard to live with, but it's a goad and does keep you alert and restless.

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Fearlessness in those without power is maddening to those who have it.

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A piece of writing is a dangerous thing," he said. "It can change your life.

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One of the things that draws writers to writing is that they can get things right that they got wrong in real life by writing about them.

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