Quote by G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

As I take up my pen I feel myself so full, so equal to my subject, and see my book so clearly before me in embryo, I would almost like to try to say it all in a single word.

As I take up my pen I feel myself so full, so equal to my su

Summary

This quote expresses the writer's immense confidence, clarity, and enthusiasm to start writing about a certain subject. The idea is so vivid in their mind that they consider condensing it into a single word. It reflects the writer's readiness and eagerness to embark on the creative process and capture their vision in writing.

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By G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

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