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“Love and business and family and religion and art and patriotism are nothing but shadows of words when a man's starving!”

Quote by O. Henry

Book:O. Henry's stories: Short Stories and Classic Literature

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O. Henry's stories: Short Stories and Classic Literature

This compilation includes a selection of O. Henry's short stories, showcasing his distinctive style and the charm of American classic literature. Known for their clever plot twists and humor, these tales have become beloved by readers worldwide. more

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O. Henry

O. Henry, born William Sydney Porter, was a renowned American short story writer known for his unexpected twists and humorous style. His works, characterized by surprise endings and wit, are celebrated as a cornerstone of American short story literature. O. Henry was born in North Carolina and had a tumultuous life, working in various jobs including a cotton plantation laborer and a silver mine worker in Mexico. He was imprisoned for fraud and it was during his time in jail that he began writing, publishing numerous short stories. His stories covered a wide range of themes, including love, friendship, family, and social issues. more

“As the writer, you can choose the word that seems best in terms of meaning, nuance, sound, etc. As the translator you are unlikely to find a word in your language that exactly matches, so that you are always making a decision about which meaning or nuance to choose, or emphasize, over the others.”

Seems Language Sound Term Decision Etc Unlikely Nuance Translators

Author:Ann Goldstein

“I'm on this raised-platform-stage and I'm put on display, but at the same time I'm just a human. I'm just a regular person at the end of the day and, you know, I just want them to know that I do appreciate every single one of them.”

Knows Want Humans Persons Ends Stage Appreciate Raised The End Of The Day Display Platforms

Author:G-Eazy

“I smoke two cartons of unfiltered cigs and down a bottle of American rye whiskey as a warm up, generally. Then swallow beach sand and general aggregate to get some texture in the voice, followed by a stick of butter to smooth it all out. This works for me, but may not be for everyone.”

May Two Voice Sticks Warm Smoke Beach Sand Bottles Smooth Texture Whiskey Cigs

Author:Roger Craig Smith

“Truthfully, I just try to get as much rest and drink water like a fish every day. If I don't get enough rest, exercise and water to keep my body healthy, then the voice begins to suffer and it can't repair overnight from the previous day's work.”

Ifs Trying Enough Body Suffering Voice Water Exercise Drink Healthy Fishes Drink Water

Author:Roger Craig Smith