"I have been known to buy e-versions of my books because I was in a hotel room and I needed one right away to look up something in it; very handy for that - you can have it just the next minute; you can press the button and just have it."

-- Margaret Atwood

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“"The whole world is three drinks behind. If everyone in the world would take three drinks, we would have no trouble. If Stalin, Truman and everybody else in the world had three drinks right now, weâ€™d all loosen up and we wouldnâ€™t need the United Nations.”
“I have to say that some philosophers such as the late Bernard Williams, and I would include myself in this group, would say that tranquillity is overrated as the goal of life.”
“There is a little good in all evil.”

Source : Wilson Rawls (2011). “Where the Red Fern Grows”, p.228, Laurel Leaf
“The thing is, I'm a very practical filmmaker.”
“The judge's duty is to inquire about the time, as well as the facts.”
“Inheritance taxes are so high that the happiest mourner at a rich man's funeral is usually Uncle Sam.”
“Well Stephanie, I'd like to thank you for giving me such a kind Christmas gift, but unfortunately I didn't get you any gifts. But then again, what can you get for the girl whose had everyone?”
“Surround yourself with the best people and then get out of their way. Give them a chance to exceed your expectations and they usually will.”

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