Likes the quote: "That passage makes, clearly and for the first time, the crucial distinction between rejecting an argument for a conclusion and rejecting the conclusion itself. The art of criticism cannot thrive unless that distinction is grasped." goodreads.com/quotes/11545403

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It’s odd to be a writer. If one paints one is a painter. If one pots one is a potter, but in many people’s mind you aren’t a writer unless you publish, no matter how much you write. There’s an odd asymmetry with other creative pursuits.

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I’ve never owned a rental property but if I did I don’t think I’d expect the rental to cover the mortgage costs - if it does that is really a landlord getting a property for free. Or have I misunderstood something?

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The Lost Pianos of Siberia by Sophy Roberts goodreads.com/book/show/5061…

Sarajevo Marlboro by Miljenko Jergović goodreads.com/book/show/1811…

The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng goodreads.com/book/show/6521…

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