Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which have powerful effects on our minds and feelings.

伟大的作家不仅有伟大的思想，而且能够用文字表达这些思想，他们的文字对我们的思想和感情有强大的影响。

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Great writers are supposed to be born, not made, but again there are many fascinating exceptions.

伟大的作家应该是天生的，不是进展，但同样有许多迷人的例外。

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Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in powerful or moving words.

伟大的作家是那些不仅拥有伟大的思想，而且还表达这些思想的强大的或感人的话。

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