“No poet or novelist wishes he were the only one who ever lived, but most of them wish they were the only one alive, and quite a number fondly believe their wish has been granted.”
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Auden, W. H. (n.d.). No poet or novelist wishes he were the only one who ever lived, but most of them wish they were the only one alive, and quite a number fondly believe their wish has been granted. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42780-no-poet-or-novelist-wishes-he-were-the/
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Auden, W. H. “No poet or novelist wishes he were the only one who ever lived, but most of them wish they were the only one alive, and quite a number fondly believe their wish has been granted.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42780-no-poet-or-novelist-wishes-he-were-the/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Auden, W. H. “No poet or novelist wishes he were the only one who ever lived, but most of them wish they were the only one alive, and quite a number fondly believe their wish has been granted.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42780-no-poet-or-novelist-wishes-he-were-the/.