Quote by William Styron

I'm simply the happiest, the placidest, when I'm writing, and so I suppose that that, for me, is the final answer. ... It's fine therapy for people who are perpetually scared of nameless threats as I am most of the time.

I'm simply the happiest, the placidest, when I'm writing, an

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This quote highlights the personal benefits of writing for the speaker. They express that writing brings them immense happiness and tranquility. They see writing as a form of therapy, particularly for individuals like themselves who constantly experience fear from vague or unidentified sources. It implies that writing allows them to confront and alleviate their anxieties, making it a crucial outlet in their life. Ultimately, the quote suggests that writing serves as a source of solace and peace, acting as the ultimate solution for the speaker.

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