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1859–1930

ADVICE TO A YOUNG AUTHOR

Arthur Conan Doyle

First begin Taking in. Cargo stored, All aboard,

Think about Giving out. Empty ship, Useless trip!

Never strain Weary brain, Hardly fit, Wait a bit!

After rest Comes the best. Sitting still, Let it fill;

Never press; Nerve stress Always shows. Nature knows.

Critics kind, Never mind! Critics flatter, No matter!

Critics curse, None the worse. Critics blame, All the same!

Do your best. Hang the rest!

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