What he knew, he knew from books, and books lied, they made things prettier.

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If you’re reading this, you probably like to read. And you probably want to be an author when you grow up. But don’t let books make you pretty. Make your own magic with your own words. It’s the only true magic in the world.

Source: A Little Life

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