"Writing reminds you that you're never alone. Writing and reading is to be optimistic."

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Richard Flanagan

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“Algeria is not breaking up.”
“My grandmother told stories; she was very good at that.”
“Quiet, deep breath after any prayer is another form of Amen.”
“I could have been on a path that led to different, more traditional teen romance, and 'Nip/Tuck' shook me loose from any generalization I might have been forced into. It helped me understand I wanted to take on things that were edgier, more challenging and riskier.”

Source : Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.
“The Japanese army is now prepared to use every means within its power to subdue its opponents. The objectives of the Japanese Expeditionary Forces are, as clearly set forth in statements issued by the Japanese Government, not only to protect the vested interests of Japan and the lives and property of the Japanese residents in the affected area, but also to scourge the Chinese Government and army who have een pursuing anti-foreign and anti-Japanese policies in collaboration with Communist influences.”

Source : "Shanghai's Undeclared War: An Illustrated Factual Recording of the Shanghai Hostilities". Book by George C. Bruce, p. 54, 1937.
“It was morning, and the new sun sparkled gold across the ripples of a gentle sea.”
“Is it like a Harry Potter thing?" He turned his head then. "A what?" "A Harry Potter thing," she said again. "You know, don't say Voldemort's name because you might attract his attention?" He considered it. "You mean the children's book." "I have got to get you to watch more movies," she said. "You'd enjoy these. Yes, I mean the children's book.”
“Life is full of happiness and tears; be strong and have faith.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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