“Writing is no dying art form in America because most published writers here accept the wisdom and the necessity of encouraging the talent that follows in their footsteps.”

Meaning

This reads as a defense of writing as a living tradition rather than a fading one. It points to continuity, the idea that established writers keep the field alive by making room for newcomers, and that literature survives through mentorship and generosity as much as through publication itself. It lands in any creative community where the next generation needs practical support, not just praise.

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Originally said in English.

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