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“They’d come here with things to say, even if they didn’t know how to say them. The thing was to keep your head down. But if you did keep your head down, you’d drown in other people’s words. “—fully taken into. Account; at every stage of the planning process—” Johnny stood up, because it was that or drowning. He felt his head break through the tide of words, and he breathed in. And then out. "Excuse me, please?”

Quote by Terry Pratchett

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Johnny and the Dead

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Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett

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

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