Quotation by

Joan Didion

I'm not sure I have the physical strength to undertake a novel.

Strength

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Joan Didion expresses doubt about having the energy and endurance needed to write a long, challenging project like a novel. She compares writing to a physical effort, suggesting it requires a kind of strength beyond just mental or creative ability.

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