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“'No' puts distance between you and the wrong influence.”

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Jim Rohn was a renowned American author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. His works and speeches have inspired countless individuals to pursue personal growth and success. Born on September 17, 1930, he passed away on December 5, 2009. more

“We want a sense that an important character, like a narrator, is reliable. We want to believe that a character is not playing ages or being coy or being manipulative, but is telling the truth to the best of his or her ability...We do not wish to be crudely manipulated...We want to be massaged by a masseur, not whapped by a carpet beater.”

Want Believe Important Character Age Wish Ability Telling The Truth Carpet Narrators Manipulative

Author:Anne Lamott

“If we have a decent sort of cat to begin with, and have always treated it courteously, and aren't cursed with meddling, bullying natures, it's a pleasure to let it do as it pleases. With children, this would be wicked and irresponsible, so raising children involves a lot of effort and friction. They need to be taught how to tie their shoes and multiply fractions, they need to be punished for pocketing candy in the grocery store, they need to be washed and combed and forced to clean up their rooms and say please and thank you. A cat is our relief and our reward.”

Source: Secrets of the Cat: It's [sic] Lore, Legend, and Lives

“[As a writer] you have to have the three D's: drive, discipline and desire. If you're missing any one of those three, you can have all the talent in the world, but it's going to be really hard to get anything done.”

Ifs World Hard Done Desire Three Talent Missing Discipline

Author:Nora Roberts

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