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I lived to write, and wrote to live
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"I lived to write, and wrote to live"

- Samuel Rogers

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This quote by Samuel Rogers highlights the importance of composing in his life. For Rogers, writing was not simply a pastime or activity however rather the extremely essence of his being. By stating that he "lived to compose," Rogers suggests that writing was his purpose in life, and without it, he would not feel fulfilled. At the very same time, Rogers likewise acknowledges the practical value of writing, as he seems to recommend that writing was what allowed him to make a living ("wrote to live"). In essence, then, composing was both an enthusiasm and a requirement for Rogers, serving as both the driving force behind his life and the ways by which he sustained himself.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Samuel Rogers between July 30, 1763 and 1855. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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