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Love of Words

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”

—William Wordsworth
(1770-1850), poet

“I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.”

—James Michener, author

“I love being a writer. What I can’t stand is the paperwork.”

—Peter De Vries
(1910-1993), author and wit

“Write your first draft with your heart. Re-write with your head.”

—From the movie Finding Forrester

Image: William Wadsworth, love-sick fool

• Editorial Comment: Good writing sings. Great writing can rip your heart out.

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