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“In this quiet, peaceful time of twilight there is, in this great circle of life, an awful lot of hunting and fishing and catching and killing and dying and eating going on all around me. As the old fisherman said, 'That's the way with life. Sometimes you eat well; sometimes you are well-eaten.'”

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Paul G. Quinnett

Paul G. Quinnett is an American writer renowned for his contributions to the field of suicide prevention. His book 'Suicide Prevention: A Family Guide' provides valuable resources for families and professionals seeking help. more

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