As it happened, all three of us turned out to be real writers--a coincidence almost too large to be termed mere coincidence in a society where literally tens of thousands (maybe hundreds of thousands) of college students aspire to the writer's trade and where bare hundreds actually break through.

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The quote emphasizes the rare occurrence of all three individuals being successful writers. It highlights the significance of this coincidence in a society where numerous college students aspire to become writers but only a few manage to achieve that goal. The quote suggests the immense competition and difficulty in establishing oneself as a writer, making it remarkable that all three individuals were able to break through such a demanding industry.

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