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Terry Brooks is a distinguished American fantasy writer, recognized for his epic fantasy series, The Sword of Shannara. Born on January 8, 1944, he has made a significant impact on the fantasy genre with his imaginative storytelling and richly detailed worlds.

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“One kiss did not create a lifetime relationship. One moment did not define everything that would happen in the future.”

Book:The Measure of the Magic

Source: The Measure of the Magic

“It was a waste of time to wish that things had happened differently.”

Past Regret Future No Regrets

Book:The Gypsy Morph

Source: The Gypsy Morph

“Then, Pan, when that’s done, maybe I can think about us. In the right way, the way I would like to—not just because of last night or some other night but because there might be a whole lot of nights, maybe even a lifetime. I can think about it because then there will be a future that isn’t measured in hours or days.”

Future Plans For The Future

Book:The Measure of the Magic

Source: The Measure of the Magic

“I cannot see the future, but I can sense its possibilities. I sense now that what I am telling you is the truth. But truth, like magic, can have different meanings. It is not an absolute. It does not always come about as we think it will.”

Truth Future Posibilities

Book:The Measure of the Magic

Source: The Measure of the Magic

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Born: January 8, 1944
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 107

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Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing LifeRelated source material

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A Knight Of The Word: The Word and the Void: Book TwoRelated source material

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