"I think the worst and most insidious procrastination for me is research. I will be looking for some bit of fact or figure to include in the novel, and before I know, I've wasted an entire morning delving into that subject matter without a word written."

-- James Rollins

#Morning Quotes #Procrastination Quotes #Thinking Quotes

“Critics write out of intellectual exercise, not poets. Poets write straight from the heart.”
“These days, however, the main problem comes from the right - from conservatives who, unlike most economists, really do think that the free market is always right-to such an extent that they refuse to believe even the most overwhelming scientific evidence if it seems to suggest a justification for government action.”
“Waste is unjustified, and especially the waste of time limited as that commodity is in our days of probation. One must live, not only exist; he must do, not merely be; he must grow, not just vegetate.”
“Evidence is now available to indicate that the 14-to-18- year-old group is an increasing segment of the smoking population. RJR-T must soon establish a successful new brand in this market if our position in the industry is to be maintained over the long term.”
“The bigger the audience, the better with comedy.”
“Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”
“It's one of the most validating things you can do for a product is go out there and get them to commit to pay you up front.”
“I suppose every time [something bad happens], I have that instinct to make that joke that distracts.”

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