Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Quote

Rediscovered this old quote, which currently rings true for me:

‘One condition necessary to be a truly great author is to abandon vanity, and learn how to be independent in a precarious profession. Don’t become complacent about your status as an author; first of all you’re a human being and a woman, and only third an author.’

pp.244-245, Shanghai Baby, Wei Hui

Pretty much what I've been trying to sum up the past couple of weeks.  To be the best person I can be first.  Everything else comes after.

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