Quote by Octavia Butler

No one was going to stop me from writing and no one had to really guide me towards science fiction. It was natural, really, that I would take that interest.

No one was going to stop me from writing and no one had to r

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This quote highlights the speaker's unwavering passion for writing and their innate inclination towards science fiction. The statement implies a strong, self-driven motivation to write, unaffected by external forces. The speaker asserts that their interest in science fiction arose organically, needing no external influence or guidance. Overall, the quote exemplifies a deep-seated determination to pursue their writing aspirations and a natural affinity towards a specific genre.

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