Quote by George Saunders

The best thing that ever happened to me is that nothing happened in writing. I ended up working for engineering companies, and that's where I found my material, in the everyday struggle between capitalism and grace. Being broke and tired, you don't come home your best self.

The best thing that ever happened to me is that nothing happ

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This quote suggests that the author's lack of success in their writing career turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Instead, they found inspiration and material for their work by working in engineering companies, where they witnessed the clash between capitalism and grace in everyday life. The author implies that their financial struggles and exhaustion prevented them from being their best self, indicating the challenging circumstances that can ironically stimulate creativity and depth in their writing.

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