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“Do not ask your children to strive for extraordinary lives. Such striving may seem admirable, but it is the way of foolishness. Help them instead to find the wonder and the marvel of an ordinary life. Show them the joy of tasting tomatoes, apples and pears. Show them how to cry when pets and people die. Show them the infinite pleasure in the touch of a hand. And make the ordinary come alive for them. The extraordinary will take care of itself.”

Quote by William Martin

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William Martin, born in 1950, is a renowned American author. His works span across various genres, including historical fiction and mystery novels, and have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

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