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“If we have the truth, it cannot be harmed by investigation. If we have not the truth, it ought to be harmed.”
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“Choosing a new book was like looking for treasure.”
Source : Kit Pearson (2007). “Awake And Dreaming”, p.18, Penguin Canada
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“I have never had any hero in my life or in photography. I just travel, I look and everything influences me. Everything influences me. I am quite different now than I was 40 years ago. For 40 years I have been traveling. I never stay in one country more than three months. Why? Because I was interested in seeing, and if I stay longer I become blind.”
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“As a writer, one is obliged to release her words, to let them live in the world on their own.”
Source : "Afropolitan Author Talks Fractured Family Ties in ‘Ghana Must Go’". Interview with Patrice Peck, www.ebony.com. May 2, 2013.
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“The movie 'Black Cat,' from 1934, is one of my favorite movies.”
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“It wasn't sarcasm." Graves blew out a cloud of acrid smoke. "It was pointing out a fallacy in your logic, babe." Anna's jaw actually dropped. For a moment, I wasn't sure if I should laugh or push him out of the room. Way to go, Graves.”
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“Be a lifelong student. The more you learn, the more you earn and the more self-confidence you will have.”
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“Life is sad enough without people writing sad books.”
Source : James T. Farrell (2001). “Studs Lonigan”, p.464, Penguin