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P. G. Wodehouse

Success comes to a writer as a rule, so gradually that it is always something of a shock to him to look back and realize the heights to which he has climbed.

P. G. Wodehouse

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A writer’s achievements build up slowly over time, often without them noticing significant progress day by day. When they finally reflect on their career, they are surprised to see how far they have advanced.

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