I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.Parting Words: Savoring The World, All Things Considered, NPR, 2008
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E. B. White was an American author and essayist, best known for his children's books "Charlotte's Web," "Stuart Little," and "The Trumpet of the Swan." He also contributed to "The New Yorker" as a writer and editor, shaping much of its early voice. White's work is celebrated for its clarity, humor, and deep affection for nature and animals.
1899–1985·lived 86 years
I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.Parting Words: Savoring The World, All Things Considered, NPR, 2008