"Arithmetic is the death of story."

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Source : Jincy Willett (2009). “The Writing Class”, p.248, Macmillan

#Stories Quotes #Arithmetic Quotes

“Of course, ISIS is a terrible organization that has to be defeated. And, of course, we need a strong military. But just as with every other agency of government, you know what, the military also has got to get rid of waste and fraud and cost overruns.”
“It's been something that has always been kind of okay with me - not in the sense that I didn't want to get better, but I always knew that I could get better.”
“You only regret what you don't do! Go for it, live your dreams and enjoy it all!”
“Everything you say and do is having an impact on others.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“I love a good road trip. And I have been known to sing cheesy '80s songs at the top of my lungs on a windy road when no one can hear.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“I am trying to beat the guy sitting across from me and trying to choose the moves that are most unpleasant for him and his style.”
“When I'd get tired and want to stop, I'd wonder what my next opponent was doing. I'd wonder if he was still working out. I'd tried to visualize him. When I could see him working, I'd start pushing myself. When I could see him in the shower, I'd push myself harder.”
“Why'd you leave the match, huh?”

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