![[Writing is like fishing]. You don't bow because you made the fish. That's the difference. If you know that, then you bow for your labor.You crafted, you worked, you put in those hours so that you could catch that fish. But you didn't make that fish. You just caught the fish. That will help you stay humble and bow for the right reason and be very lucid about the work you do.](/assets/img/quote-photos/writing-is-like-fishing-you-dont-bow-because-you-made-the-fish-thats-the-di.jpg)
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