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I had no ambition to be a writer because the books I read were too good, my standards were too high.
Haruki Murakami
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Haruki Murakami was a Writer from Japan (1949–present).

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This quote is attributed to Haruki Murakami, a Writer from Japan.
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Haruki Murakami lived from 1949 – present.