The Reason Is That For Many Years I Have Avoided Reading Anything Whatsoever That Approaches My Own Line Of Country, Out Of A Somewhat Fanatical Desire To Avoid The Risk Of Unconscious Imitation. - SearchQuotes

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The reason is that for many years I have avoided reading anything whatsoever that approaches my own line of country, out of a somewhat fanatical desire to avoid the risk of unconscious imitation.

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