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John Steinbeck

The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business.

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John Steinbeck is saying that writing books is even more unpredictable and unstable than horse racing, which is already known for its uncertainty. He emphasizes how difficult and risky it is to make a steady income from writing compared to other professions.

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