Quote by Stephen King

You cannot hope to sweep someone else away by the force of your writing until it has been done to you.

You cannot hope to sweep someone else away by the force of y

Summary

This quote implies that in order to captivate and inspire others through your writing, you must first experience being moved and deeply impacted by someone else's writing. It suggests that until you have felt the profound impact and influence of powerful literature or words, you may struggle to replicate that effect on others. Essentially, this quote emphasizes the importance of being a recipient of great writing before aspiring to be a compelling writer yourself.

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