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“Busy is good, isn't it? Busy means we're hard at it, achieving our ends or "goals." Haven't had time to stop, or look around or think. That's considered the sign of a life well lived ... Suppose, though, you're not sure that what you're doing is at all worthwhile. Suppose you blundered into it over a spoonful of lime pickle. It's easy, it pays quite well. But really it's a distraction. It stops you thinking about what you ought to be doing.”

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Sebastian Faulks

Sebastian Faulks is a renowned British novelist known for his delicate writing style and profound character portrayals. His works cover a range of themes including World War II, love, and history, with 'Birdsong' and 'The Man Who Could Not Stop Laughing' being his most representative works. more

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