Quote by V. S. Naipaul

When I learnt to write I became my own master, I became very strong, and that strength is with me to this very day.

When I learnt to write I became my own master, I became very

Summary

This quote implies that the act of learning how to write empowered the individual, granting them both independence and resilience. By gaining the ability to express oneself through writing, the individual became the captain of their own destiny. This newfound strength, acquired through mastery of the written word, remains an enduring aspect of their character.

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Strength

By V. S. Naipaul

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