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“You can walk as carefully as you want through a mine field; it is still a mine field. But it's also true that if you step up to the plate worrying that you're going to strike out, the odds are that you're going to strike out. Not doing a large ambitious work because you're convinced that Danger Lurks Around Every Corner, the old 'I might be dead this time next year,' is a waste of the Inner Radiance that found you. It's like life insurance. It's betting against yourself. It's blowing out your own flame before someone beats you to it.”

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Dave Sim
Dave Sim

Dave Sim, born on May 17, 1956, is a renowned cartoonist known for his unique narrative style and profound philosophical insights. His most famous work is the 'Cerebus' series, which has become a classic in the history of comics. more

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