100 Quotes About Author

Today we’re going to have a little fun – and learn a thing or two – by looking at some of the best author-quotes quotes. Author-quotes quotes are a little different from the other quotes on this list since they come from people who have achieved something. They don’t just say things, they have done them! Author-quotes quotes are often taken from their books, so you may have already read them before, but these quotations are so good that you may want to read them again.

Humility is the courage to be honest with yourself and...
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Humility is the courage to be honest with yourself and those around you. Ken Poirot
We are living in the Selfie Society of Me.
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We are living in the Selfie Society of Me. Ken Poirot
Anyone can smile for a photo, but who is still...
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Anyone can smile for a photo, but who is still smiling after the selfie? Ken Poirot
I never had any doubts about my abilities. I knew...
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I never had any doubts about my abilities. I knew I could write. I just had to figure out how to eat while doing this., New York Times, April 19, 1992] Cormac McCarthy
I gave up many times but I never quit.
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I gave up many times but I never quit. Ken Poirot
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Yes, a person can accept your apology and forgive you for what you’ve said, but they will never forget how you made them feel at that very moment. Words can stick in a person’s mind, heart, and spirit long after the words have been spoken. Don’t be in denial; words have GREAT power. Be wise when you speak! Stephanie Lahart
Today if anything is trying to hold you back, give...
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Today if anything is trying to hold you back, give no attention to it. Get your hopes up, get your faith up, look up, and get ready to rise up. Germany Kent
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Inhale every blessing you can think of, and exhale all that is not. Like a fist that can always get tighter, you can always give more. It is essential that you know that in your heart, and you will survive this day as you have so many in the past. You can get through this. I believe in the power of you. Ace Antonio Hall
How to win in life:1 work hard 2 complain less...
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How to win in life:1 work hard 2 complain less 3 listen more 4 try, learn, grow5 don't let people tell you it cant be done6 make no excuses Germany Kent
The only thing worse than unrealized hope is no hope.
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The only thing worse than unrealized hope is no hope. Ken Poirot
Don't let your past dictate your future,
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Don't let your past dictate your future, Chris Mentillo
A woman does not become whole, until she has a...
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A woman does not become whole, until she has a baby. Chris Mentillo
A women does not become whole, until she has a...
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A women does not become whole, until she has a baby. Chris Mentillo
I am Stephanie Lahart! An intelligent, empowered, and confident Black...
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I am Stephanie Lahart! An intelligent, empowered, and confident Black Queen. Purposely Fearless! Stephanie Lahart
Writers are made, they are not born.
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Writers are made, they are not born. Chris Mentillo
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Have you noticed how prejudice still exists today? For instance, now they challenge famous people for their past achievements: People like Christopher Columbus and now even Vince Lombardi. Nothing surprises me. I never grew-up with prejudices against anyone. I don't care what color you are or where you came from. This sort of stuff to me never made sense. You see I grew up in an "educated family." Education teaches you not to be so ignorant. Chris Mentillo
Don't ever rely on one job, business contact, etc for...
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Don't ever rely on one job, business contact, etc for your main source of income. Receive multiple sources of income for success. Chris Mentillo
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Have you noticed how prejudice still exists today. For instance, now they challenge famous people for their past achievements: People like Christopher Columbus and now even Vince lombardi. Nothing surprises me. I never grew-up with prejudices against anyone. I don't care what color you are or where you came from. This sort of stuff to me never made sense. You see I grew up in a "educated family." Education teaches you not to be so ignorant. . Chris Mentillo
Start having more confidence in yourself, and others will do...
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Start having more confidence in yourself, and others will do the same. Chris Mentillo
Stop now and decide to never worry again about what...
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Stop now and decide to never worry again about what others think about you. Chris Mentillo
Some of my greatest successes in business are simply the...
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Some of my greatest successes in business are simply the result of taking huge, calculated risks. Chris Mentillo
Get out of your comfort zone and go for it....
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Get out of your comfort zone and go for it. I do this when I apply for lead acting parts in feature movies. Chris Mentillo
Forget about how old you are, and get busy.
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Forget about how old you are, and get busy. Chris Mentillo
You can have practically anything you want in this world,...
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You can have practically anything you want in this world, if you have great credit. Chris Mentillo
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The internet is killing the art of writing. The big "publish" button begs you to publish even before you go back and make one single edit, and as if this was not enough, you have instant readers who praise your writing skills! - Bangambiki Habyarimana
A writer may not know the way at first; but...
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A writer may not know the way at first; but if he endeavors to complete his task, he carves a path with his story, a knowledge shortcut. Susan J. McIntire
Sometimes you just have to find something to keep your...
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Sometimes you just have to find something to keep your body grounded, your mind flexible, and your heart open. Imania Margria
Being able to inspire the body is an easy feat,...
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Being able to inspire the body is an easy feat, but being able to inspire the soul as well is true talent. Imania Margria
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In times of division and strife, build bridges to the hearts of those clouded by anger, hurt, hatred, and ignorance, so you can help open and understand their minds and hearts, and they can understand yours. Imania Margria
Be careful because brazen behavior and a powerful mind can...
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Be careful because brazen behavior and a powerful mind can hide a delicate heart. Imania Margria
Have the courage to take off your mask and be...
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Have the courage to take off your mask and be humbled. Ken Poirot
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A lot can be changed in a span of a year. A thousand lives can be moulded, a lot many lessons can be learnt and life can show its unpredictability. Even so, one year is enough to prove to yourself that you are worth the struggle that you undertake just to reap a momentary fruit of that labour. If fighting a new fight keeps us motivated each year, so be it. Here is wishing every fighter, struggling to make a break and succeed in life a memorable New Year. Do what you do best and don't trade your passion for fame but rather earn the fame through your passion. May your fight be fruitful this year and your name engraved in hearts of horde in the form of your work. A Happy New Year to all my well wishers, peers, friends, colleagues, acquaintances and readers. May your year be blessed with good fortune and health with added wealth. My message this New Year is that in a world full of possibilities never limit yourself to the sky for what is sky when there is endless darkness beyond to lighten up. Take care. Adhish Mazumder
Capture my heart and my mind. Become my ultimate challenge,...
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Capture my heart and my mind. Become my ultimate challenge, greatest vexation, strongest desire, and most precious blessing. Imania Margria
I always look towards the light of my desires, so...
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I always look towards the light of my desires, so I never forget where I'm going. Imania Margria
When we release all the negativity in our lives and...
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When we release all the negativity in our lives and notice the beauty all around us, we'll see what truly matters in life. Imania Margria
Even if I don't have wings to fly, I'll close...
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Even if I don't have wings to fly, I'll close my eyes and open my heart; then I'll make love my wings and hope the winds that give me flight. Imania Margria
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When an author sleeps, her brain creates more stories for her pen. Unknown
The art of writing involves making as many cups of...
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The art of writing involves making as many cups of tea as you can in the time available for writing. Then adding extra time for writing... Alan Dapre
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I used to be afraid about what people might say or think after reading what I had written. I am not afraid anymore, because when I write, I am not trying to prove anything to anyone, I am just expressing myself and my opinions. It’s ok if my opinions are different from those of the reader, each of us can have his own opinions. So writing is like talking, if you are afraid of writing, you may end up being afraid of talking. Bangambiki Habyarimana
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I am not a supporter of burning books; but like poison, some books should be kept away from simple minds who can't take in the strong content they provide Bangambiki Habyarimana
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One author said "I write because I want to live a footprint in the sands of history.” It's hard to live a footprint in the sands of history when giants are passing through the same sands unless you are one of the giants Bangambiki Habyarimana
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A job is the ultimate pyramid scheme. Ken Poirot
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The day arrived, when myriad teary rivers flow and the muted wind faintly died in his tears–an altar for the beloved one's departure, for sister-hood is no more, for her to adore! while pangs the beating world in a lamenting voice;their remembering loss of the 'one' they embrace most and when the crepuscule came like a phantom, the mournful, gathered birds swiftly flew in gloom. Nithin Purple
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Self-publishing a shitty book doesn't make you an author any more than singing in the shower makes you a rockstar or squeezing your pimple makes you a dermatologist. Oliver Markus
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Surround yourself with people that love you and accept you exactly for who and what you are. The only explanation you owe is the one you give to yourself, for not living your authentic life with the love and purpose you were meant to live. Luis Almonte
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Let today mark a new beginning for you. Give yourself permission to say NO without feeling guilty, mean, or selfish. Anybody who gets upset and/or expects you to say YES all of the time clearly doesn’t have your best interest at heart. Always remember: You have a right to say NO without having to explain yourself. Be at peace with your decisions. Stephanie Lahart
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In order to protect their good names for posterity, many writers never wrote what they thought or the truth as it stood. That's why truth still lies hidden in matters of power, sex and religion. No wonder they chose to do so, many who dared paid with their heads Bangambiki Habyarimana
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More than likely you’ll do well enough alone by the engines of your own fate until you either hit a few really nasty bumps in the road or grow old enough to realize that there may be a diamond or two in what you thought was your old man’s bucket. Carew Papritz
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Be the greatest of who you were meant to be. Life goes on ferociously-with or without you. It is your choice. Truly and magnificently your choice. Carew Papritz
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Stand tall and face YOUR truth. Speak boldly and be confident in what you say. Don't just dream, but take the steps to get where you want to be. Stay motivated, determined, and focused because YOU are worth it! Giving up is NOT an option. Keep your eyes on what matters and what's truly important. Stephanie Lahart
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D.D.R.C.T. which stands for "Dreams Do Really Come True". Yes, I'm a firm believer about that. I can even stand in a crowd and be an ambassador of Dreams Do Come True Club. Diana Rose Morcilla
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I often get asked the question, 'If you had to compare your writing to an author who would it be?' My answer is always the same; the author I compare myself to is me. Every writer has a unique style relevant to only themselves. I am nothing like other authors; some aspects of my writing may have similarities to another, but in the end, each and every one of us is different. Ashley Tia Long
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Writing has become more than just a profession, and hobby…it has become a way to express my feelings and pour my entire soul into the pages of my books. Thank God for the little things in life that makes us feel infinite and tranquil…the little things that make way for us to escape reality and enter new worlds that we create. -Nina Jean Slack Nina Jean Slack
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Writers need faith, or else we can never trust the action of our words! Leslie Austin
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Only those who believe can achieve what others merely dream about. However, without these same dreams we will achieve little. Dream AND believe to ACHIEVE! ! ! Leslie Austin
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I have fallen in love with writing, unknowingly. Instead of thinking whether people will like what I write or not, I decide to write only for one person- myself! I told myself that ‘I as an author is going to entertain I as an audience.’ And everything changed that day! When you find your passion, don’t succumb to the pressure of succeeding. Follow your passion just for yourself and for the sheer joy of it. You will see amazing things will follow- that’s a guarantee. . Vishwas Mudagal
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When the vision fills your brain and passion hits your gut, the need to write it down cannot be stifled. (Marti Melville) Marti Melville
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Replace the word can’t with can. Know that you can, believe that you can, and know with ALL of your heart that you will. You will succeed in spite of any obstacles that may try to hinder you! There’s so much power in having a positive attitude, positive mindset, and positive outlook. Stephanie Lahart
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Do what makes YOU happy. Focus on what brings YOU joy. Appreciate and do more things that make YOU smile. Live your life for yourself. You matter! You count! You’re deserving of true happiness! This is YOUR life. Live it to the fullest! Live life with no regrets. Stephanie Lahart
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If you are writing fiction, think like a god. Release all the power of your imagination; create worlds and destroy them at your will, create as many miracles as your story needs Bangambiki Habyarimana
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I believe that books, once they are written, have no need of their authors. If they have something to say, they will sooner or later find readers; if not, they won’t. I very much love those mysterious volumes, both ancient and modern, that have no definite author but have had and continue to have an intense life of their own. They seem to me a sort of nighttime miracle, like the gifts of the Befana, which I waited for as a child. True miracles are the ones whose makers will never be known. . Besides, isn’t it true that promotion is expensive? I will be the least expensive author of the publishing house. I’ll spare you even my presence. . Elena Ferrante
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Grayson: Fiction is just a lie anyway. Brianna: But it's not - it's a different kind of truth - it would be your truth at the time of the writing, wouldn't it? Nora Roberts
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You can't exploit a woman who has based her entire career on exploiting herself. Maggie Georgiana Young
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Your true passion in life is what you’d be doing if somebody handed you 100 million dollars. Maggie Georgiana Young
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Be your OWN celebrity! Jamie McCall
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The world would have been a better place if some men had just shut their mouths. Bangambiki Habyarimana
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I am what I have ever read Bangambiki Habyarimana
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We write, not because we claim to know more than others, but perhaps because we want to know more than others. Writers are explorers Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Words disappear in the air, but writing remains. If you want something to be remembered about you, write it down Bangambiki Habyarimana
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A writer is never alone, he is always with himself Bangambiki Habyarimana
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You say you have nothing to write about? How do you find things to talk about? You can write about those things you like to talk about, that's your area of expertise Bangambiki Habyarimana
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. If you want to write, just write anything that comes into your mind. You will be surprised at how you can force inspiration to stand on your side. Bangambiki Habyarimana
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You can edit what you write. Why not edit what you say? If it hurts somebody, you can still offer an apology or withdraw your statements Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Able writers let us into their minds and show us how they think and by that open our minds to ourselves Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Sometimes I have a good idea, something I wish I could remember, and instead of writing it down, commit it to my memory only to disappear when I needed it. Write your ideas as they come, if you wait it will be too long and you may not recover it. It may get destroyed as it is to seed to and fro in the ever rushing river of our thoughts Bangambiki Habyarimana
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If you are afraid of the critics you will never write a word Bangambiki Habyarimana
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You never know what you will write until you write it Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Write it as you see in your own perspective, you may be right or wrong but then what, that's how you see it Bangambiki Habyarimana
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How do you feel when you read stuff written by dead authors? A visit by a ghost? Bangambiki Habyarimana
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You cannot write if you are not angry Bangambiki Habyarimana
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You cannot write if you are not on fire Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Writing is sharing. You share what you have. Great writers have more to share Bangambiki Habyarimana
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People speak even after their death. Only do speak those who have recorded their speech in writing before they die, the rest go silent forever Bangambiki Habyarimana
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The power of a writer is that he is a god of sorts. He can create his own worlds and populate them with his own people, all by the powers of his imagination. It's the closest a man can come close to the gods. No wonder the most successful writers are considered immortals Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Self-censorship is more efficient than any police. You write and say not what you really think, but what you believe is acceptable. By that process we lose those revolutionary ideas that could change society for the better Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Many writers write because they’ve been there, seen that, did it and burnt their fingers Bangambiki Habyarimana
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A writer reports on the universe. When he presents his credentials, the gates of heaven and hell are equally opened to him. He can hear the devil’s defense and god’s accusations. The guards at the king’s heart let him in. The writer can be anything and any one he wants. When he writes he is a god, he creates. Bangambiki Habyarimana
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If I can write, who possibly can’t. Even drawing a line in the sand is writing Bangambiki Habyarimana
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The power of the writer is to capture the thoughts live and present them as they appeared in his mind Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Writing is self-pleasure Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Writing is all about self-expression, we want to speak up, to get it off our chest. Whether we make an impact or not that is not for us to decide Bangambiki Habyarimana
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If I had time, money and knowledge I could write about everything; but no problem, Google is already doing it Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Writing is magic happening on paper Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Every book is worth reading. If it cannot make you wiser it will make you a critic Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Today almost everybody is a writer, the enormous publish button on blogs and websites begs you everywhere to click on it! And bam you are a writer. To hell with agents and publishing houses and rejection letters. Immortality for you is on the click of a mouth! We are advancing at the speed of light! You can become an author at 140 characters. To hell with long winding sentences and long hours of scratching the head, the immortals of today instantly get a "like" and they instantly enter the pantheon! They seat side by side Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, St Paul, Buddha, Martin Luther, Rousseau, Bangambiki…. Bangambiki Habyarimana
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When I write sometimes I strike gold, sometimes I labor in vain and keep producing rubbish Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Don't believe in everything that is written. Not everything that is written is true Bangambiki Habyarimana
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If your looking to write a book, your creativity, originality and simplicity is what will distinguish you. Onyi Anyado
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Your personal thoughts carry so much power. It’s important to be mindful of what you spend your time thinking about. Make sure that your thoughts aren’t defeating you or your purpose in life. Fear, doubt, and a negative attitude will continually hold you back. Your journey may be a bumpy one, but I encourage you to never give up! Giving up only does one thing: It keeps you from ever knowing what could have been. Don’t allow your uncertain attitude to be the reason why you don’t succeed. It’s a very sad thing to live your life with regrets. So therefore, giving up is NOT an option for you. Don’t even entertain those thoughts. KEEP MOVING FORWARD, no matter what!. Stephanie Lahart
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A writer leads a hyphenated-life with words Munia Khan