Sir Walter, with his 61 years of life, although he never wrote a novel until he was over 40, had, fortunately for the world, a longer working career than most of his brethren.

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This quote highlights the late start to Sir Walter's writing career and the fortunate circumstances that allowed him to have a longer period of productive work compared to others in his profession. Despite not writing a novel until he was over 40 years old, Sir Walter had the advantage of longevity in his career, enabling him to make significant contributions to the world of literature.

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