Quote by Walter Benjamin

Of all the ways of acquiring books, writing them oneself is regarded as the most praiseworthy method. Writers are really people who write books not because they are poor, but because they are dissatisfied with the books which they could buy but do not like.

Of all the ways of acquiring books, writing them oneself is

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This quote suggests that writing books oneself is considered to be the most commendable way of obtaining books. The author implies that writers are not necessarily driven by lack of resources, but rather by a dissatisfaction with the existing books that are available for purchase. It emphasizes the idea that writers have a unique perspective or vision that motivates them to bring forth their own creations, filling a void they perceive in the literary market.

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By Walter Benjamin

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