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A word is a bud attempting to become a twig. How can one not dream while writing? It is the pen which dreams. The blank page gives the right to dream. - Gaston Bachelard
Attribution: Gaston Bachelard (1884–1962), French scientist, philosopher, literary theorist. “Introduction,” sct. 6, The Poetics of Reverie (1960, trans. 1969).

Categories: Literary Theorist, Philosopher, Scientist, Writers And Writing

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