Quote by Henry Miller

It does me good to write a letter which is not a response to a demand, a gratuitous letter, so to speak, which has accumulated in me like the waters of a reservoir.

It does me good to write a letter which is not a response to

Summary

This quote implies that the act of writing a letter, without any specific prompt or obligation, brings a sense of relief or satisfaction to the speaker. They compare it to a reservoir that fills up over time, indicating that thoughts and feelings get accumulated within them. Writing such a letter is seen as a means of releasing this stored expression, offering a cathartic experience that brings them a sense of well-being.

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Letters (writing)

By Henry Miller

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