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“You may never know when things start to go bad, but when things are worse you know it.”

Quote by Gail Sheehy

Book:Speed is of the Essence

Work

Speed is of the Essence

This book delves into the concept of speed, examining its significance across different domains. It discusses the role of speed in advancing technology, enhancing athletic performance, and optimizing everyday activities. more

Author

Gail Sheehy is an American author known for her autobiographical works and her research on personal growth. Her books delve into the themes of personal development and life stages, enjoying widespread popularity among readers. more

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Book:the bell jar

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“If every soldier refused to take arms ... there would be no wars; but no one has the courage to be the first to live according to Christ and Socrates, because in a world of opportunists they would be martyred.”

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Book:Letters home: correspondence, 1950-1963

Source: Letters home: correspondence, 1950-1963

“I feel terribly vulnerable and 'not-myself' when I'm not writing.”

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Source: Letters Home

“I like people, but to learn about one individual always appeals to me more than anything.”

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“The constant struggle in mature life, I think, is to accept the necessity of tragedy and conflict, and not to try to escape to some falsely simple solution which does not include these more somber complexities.”

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Book:Letters Home

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“... stop trying to get me to write about 'decent courageous people' -- read the Ladies' Home Journal for those! ... I believe in going through and facing the worst, not hiding from it.”

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Book:Letters home: correspondence, 1950-1963

Source: Letters home: correspondence, 1950-1963

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Author:Ernest Hemingway