Quote by Joyce Carol Oates

As a teacher at Princeton, I'm surrounded by people who work hard so I just make good use of my time. And I don't really think of it as work - writing a novel, in one sense, is a problem-solving exercise.

As a teacher at Princeton, I'm surrounded by people who work

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This quote reflects the perspective of the speaker, a teacher at Princeton, on their work and creative process. Despite being surrounded by hardworking individuals, the speaker does not perceive their own endeavors as burdensome. Instead, they view writing a novel as a fulfilling activity that requires problem-solving. This perception highlights their passion for writing and reveals how they find enjoyment and purpose in their work.

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