The writing begins when you've finished. Only then do you know what you're trying to say. — Mark Twain
The writing begins when you've finished. Only then do you know what you're trying to say. — Mark Twain
The writing begins when you've finished. Only then do you know what you're trying to say. — Mark Twain
The writing begins when you've finished. Only then do you know what you're trying to say. — Mark Twain
The writing begins when you've finished. Only then do you know what you're trying to say. — Mark Twain
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The writing begins when you've finished. Only then do you know what you're trying to say.

— Mark Twain
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