If You Wish To Be A Writer Write

If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.

A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends.

First say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

Remember that you are an actor in a drama, of such a kind as the author pleases to make it.

Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.