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Dan Wakefield, born on May 21, 1932, is a renowned American novelist. His works are known for their profound character development and delicate emotional portrayal, which have won him a wide audience.

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Famous Dan Wakefield Quotes

“Yes. That's why it's so hard to look in a mirror. You are looking at yourself, but you don't recognize yourself. It's a shock. The person you see is older, and heavier, and has wrinkles. But you don't feel that way inside, and it's hard to believe that's how you really look now, how other people see you.”

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Book:Going All the Way

Source: Going All the Way

“Religion is rarely mentioned in current prime-time dramas or sitcoms that supposedly reflect the way we live now.”

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“Being a soldier [in the wars of modern power politics] was like being on a team in a sport that drew no crowds, except for the players' own parents and friends.”

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“Appreciation of life itself, becoming suddenly aware of the miracle of being alive, on this planet, can turn what we call ordinary life into a miracle. We come awake to such a realization when we recognize our connection to a spiritual dimension.”

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“Clarity of mind, body and spirit is the key to creativity.”

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Book:Creating from the Spirit: A Path to Creative Power in Art and Life

Source: Creating from the Spirit: A Path to Creative Power in Art and Life

“Simply being with other people who are also seekers and who are involved in the same quest you are is very meaningful.”

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“There is art in taking time to appreciate the clean wash of the mind's silence.”

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Book:Creating from the Spirit: A Path to Creative Power in Art and Life

Source: Creating from the Spirit: A Path to Creative Power in Art and Life

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Born: May 21, 1932
Known for: Novelist
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