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“The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.”

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Terry Pratchett was a British author renowned for his fantasy novel series, 'Discworld'. His works are appreciated for their unique humor and profound philosophical insights. Pratchett's contributions to literature extend beyond fantasy, encompassing science fiction, humor, and children's literature. more

“When you aren't drinking or using drugs or spending lots of money on fancy toys or basking in the glow of fame or working all the time or eating your way through the refrigerator, being hateful and angry is a very handy shield from the truth. It lets you focus on everyone else's shortcomings, and all the ways they have let you down. You can bemoan how all these broken people keep finding you somehow. That way you don't have to focus on what really matters -- the tough work of fiing what is broken inside you.”

Source: The 7: Seven Wonders That Will Change Your Life

“Defeat anger, stop using it as a shield against truth, and you will find the compassion you need to forgive the people you love.”

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Author:Glenn Beck

“You can't love your mother or father if you don't also have the capacity to grieve their deaths and, perhaps even more so, grieve parts of their lives.”

Ifs Mother Father Capacity Grieving Love Your Mother

Author:Glenn Beck

“When we love a person, we accept him or her exactly as is: the lovely with the unlovely, the strong with the fearful, the true mixed in with the façade, and of course, the only way we can do it is by accepting ourselves that way.”

Way Persons Courses Strong Can Do Accepting Lovely Fearful

Book:You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor

Source: You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor

Quote by Terry Pratchett

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