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Aim for the chopping block. If you aim for the wood, you will have nothing. Aim past the wood, aim through the wood; aim for the chopping block.
Annie Dillard
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"Aim for the chopping block. If you aim for the wood, you will have nothing. Aim past the wood, aim through the wood; aim for the chopping block."
— Annie Dillard

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Aim for the chopping block. If you aim for the wood, you will have nothing. Aim past the wood, aim through the wood; aim for the chopping block. — Annie Dillard

About Annie Dillard

Annie Dillard was a Author from United States (1945–present).

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This quote is attributed to Annie Dillard, a Author from United States.
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Annie Dillard lived from 1945 – present.