"Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way."

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"Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way."

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Ray Davies, English Musician

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"I always think about what I missed, and I think that was my driving force - never be satisfied with what I've done."

Thierry Henry, French Athlete

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Bob Ney, American Politician

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