Who said "In writing, we are always writing against death."?

This quote is attributed to Jorge Edwards.

In writing, we are always writing against death. - Jorge Edwards

"In writing, we are always writing against death."

Jorge Edwards Death

Novelist Chilean 1931–2023

"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans"

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do"

"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity"

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"

"Death doesn't scare me anymore."

"Death and I are old friends."

"Welcome to my world."

"Death is just the beginning."