Quote by Robert B. Parker

It was not just that Ross Macdonald taught us how to write; he did something much more, he taught us how to read, and how to think about life, and maybe, in some small, but mattering way, how to live.

It was not just that Ross Macdonald taught us how to write;

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This quote emphasizes the profound influence of Ross Macdonald as more than just a writing teacher. It suggests that Macdonald's impact extends beyond the realm of writing by teaching readers how to read and encouraging them to think deeply about life. In doing so, he imparts valuable insights that might even guide individuals in their own personal and meaningful ways of living.

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