Quote by John Updike

The essential support and encouragement comes from within, arising out of the mad notion that your society needs to know what only you can tell it.

The essential support and encouragement comes from within, a

Summary

This quote suggests that the most crucial motivation and motivation for sharing one's unique perspective or story comes from within oneself. It highlights a belief that an individual has a duty to express their experiences or ideas because their society can benefit from hearing them. The quote emphasizes the idea that the essential support and encouragement needed to share this knowledge originates from a sense of purpose and the bold conviction that one's voice is valuable and necessary for their community or society.

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Society

By John Updike

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