Quote by William Faulkner

If I had not existed, someone else would have written me, Hemingway, Dostoevski, all of us.

If I had not existed, someone else would have written me, He

Summary

This quote suggests a sense of universal creativity and the idea that great individuals, such as the authors Hemingway and Dostoevski, would have still emerged even if the specific personalities had not existed. It implies that their works are not simply products of their unique identities, but rather a manifestation of an inherent creative force present in humanity. The quote highlights the universality of talent and the belief that great ideas and expressions would find their way into the world through different channels, even if some individuals didn't emerge.

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By William Faulkner

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