"My favorite period is World War II, and I'm in the middle of writing my fourth novel set in that era."

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Ken Follett

#War Quotes #Writing Quotes #World Quotes

“Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If someone is angry with you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. On the other hand, if you control your anger and show its opposite - love, compassion, tolerance and patience - not only will you remain peaceful, but the other person's anger will also diminish.”
“When the chemist makes gloves, he usually cannot help making them in pairs for both hands.”
“In my private circle I am a mother, grandmother, wife, friend, daughter... the success means nothing to my small tribe.”
“I'm suddenly finding it hard to know the difference between nightmares and consciousness.”
“Trumpet players are just belligerant, and cocky, and you know, just hard-headed.”
“A lot of players know I've been around 13 years and this is my second lockout. I got a lot of respect. I know what's going on both for the league and the union.”
“My driver Kellie Frost and I would race these fellows home and they were always faster on the highway. We did the same with Daniel and his driver, and thus began a long series of jokes and competitions to alleviate the impossible hours and tensions this film provoked.”
“In the old days people never bothered about what others did, so long as they were free to do what they liked themselves. Today, one cannot sneeze without being corrected, let alone enjoy oneself. That's what politics have done to our society”

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