Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

The older author is constantly rediscovering himself in the more or less fossilized productions of his earlier years.

The older author is constantly rediscovering himself in the

Summary

This quote suggests that as an author grows older, they revisit and reconnect with their previous works, which may seem outdated or fixed in time. However, in doing so, the author is able to find elements of their past self in these writings. It highlights the notion that even though an author may evolve and change over time, pieces of their earlier creative expressions still hold value and contribute to their overall identity as a writer.

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By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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