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Quote by Garrett Hardin

“There is nothing more dangerous than a shallow thinking compassionate person”

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Garrett Hardin, an ecologist, was born on April 21, 1915, and passed away on September 14, 2003. He is renowned for his theory of the 'Tragedy of the Commons,' which explores the issue of resource overuse. more

“Introduce your main characters and themes in the first third of your novel. If you are writing a plot-driven genre novel make sure all your major themes/plot elements are introduced in the first third, which you can call the introduction. Develop your themes and characters in your second third, the development. Resolve your themes, mysteries and so on in the final third, the resolution.”

Ifs Writing Firsts Character Novel Mystery Development Elements Majors Thirds Finals Driven Genre Theme Plot Resolve Resolution Introducing Introduction Main Characters

Author:Michael Moorcock

“Serious journalists often imagine society is adrift because people don't know certain things. Yet often, they know but just don't care. So the task of serious journalism isn't just to lay out truths. It is to make vital truths compelling to a big audience.”

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Author:Alain de Botton

“There are two ways to become famous. Degrade yourself or have talent. The first way is easier.”

Way Firsts Two Talent Easier Two Ways Degrade

Author:Gary Janetti

“A collection of books is the best of all universities.”

Book University Collections

Author:Thomas Carlyle

“I have always come to life after coming to books.”

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Author:Jorge Luis Borges

“Literature should be more revolutionary than revolutions themselves; writers must find the means to continue to be critical of the negative elements in the sociopolitical reality.”

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Author:Naguib Mahfouz

“For how can we adopt those things which we do not find in the holy Scriptures?”

Holy Scripture Holy Scriptures

Book:The Sacred Writings of Saint Ambrose (Annotated Edition)

Source: The Sacred Writings of Saint Ambrose (Annotated Edition)

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