How simple the writing of literature would be if it were only necessary to write in another way what has been well written. It is because we have had such great writers in the past that a writer is driven far out past where he can go, out to where no one can help him.

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This quote reflects on the challenges and pressures faced by writers. It suggests that if literature only required rewriting what has already been well written, it would be much simpler. However, because of the existence of brilliant writers from the past, contemporary writers are compelled to venture into uncharted territories, surpassing their limits. They find themselves in a space where no external assistance or guidance is available, emphasizing the isolated and independent nature of the creative process.

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