Quote by Marcel Proust

I perceived that to express those impressions, to write that essential book, which is the only true one, a great writer does not, in the current meaning of the word, invent it, but, since it exists already in each one of us, interprets it. The duty and the task of a writer are those of an interpreter.

I perceived that to express those impressions, to write that

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This quote implies that a great writer does not create a story or content from scratch, but rather interprets and expresses the existing impressions and stories that already reside within each individual. The writer's duty is to act as an interpreter, translating and representing the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that are shared by humanity. In essence, a writer's role is seen as one of understanding and giving voice to the collective human experience rather than merely inventing new narratives.

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By Marcel Proust

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