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Cindy Gerard
Cindy Gerard

Cindy Gerard is a renowned American author known for her suspense novels. Her works are characterized by strong emotions and complex character development, which have won her a large following among readers. more

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“It is only shallow people who require years to get rid of an emotion. A man who is master of himself can end a sorrow as easily as he can invent a pleasure. I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.”

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“In order to be successful in any undertaking, I think the main thing is for one to grow to the point where he completely forgets himself; that is, to lose himself in a great cause. In proportion as one loses himself in this way, in the same degree does he get the highest happiness out of his work.”

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