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“I worry about people who get born nowadays, because they get born into such tiny families--sometimes into no family at all. When you're the only pea in the pod, your parents are likely to get you confused with the Hope Diamond. And that encourages you to talk too much.”

Quote by Russell Baker

Book:Inventing the Truth: The Art and Craft of Memoir

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Inventing the Truth: The Art and Craft of Memoir

This book delves into the process of crafting memoirs, offering insights into the art and craft of writing personal stories. It discusses various aspects of memoir writing, including narrative structure, self-reflection, and the challenges of truth in storytelling. more

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Russell Baker is an American writer renowned for his humor and insightful observations. His works cover a range of topics including politics, society, and culture, with his most famous books being 'The Good Government Guide' and 'America: The Growth of a Nation'. more

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“Unpleasant questions are being raised about Mother's Day. Is this day necessary? . . . Isn't it bad public policy? . . . No politician with half his senses, which a majority of politicians have, is likely to vote for its abolition, however. As a class, mothers are tender and loving, but as a voting bloc they would not hesitate for an instant to pull the seat out from under any Congressman who suggests that Mother is not entitled to a box of chocolates each year in the middle of May.”

“Research is a scientific activity dedicated to discovering what makes grass green.”

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Book:Gen Intro Psycho

Source: Gen Intro Psycho

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Book:Dora: An Analysis of a Case of Hysteria

Source: Dora: An Analysis of a Case of Hysteria

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Book:Major Works

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Source: Art and literature: Jensen's Gradiva, Leonardo da Vinci and other works