"I had my success too soon. Three books published with Scribner's in New York before I was 30."

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This reflection on success by Morley Callaghan resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in success is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Morley Callaghan

Edward Morley Callaghan was a Canadian novelist, short story writer, playwright, and TV and radio personality.

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