For the last third of life there remains only work. It alone is always stimulating, rejuvenating, exciting and satisfying.
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It is the mark of great people to treat trifles as trifles and important matters as important.
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In the writing process, the more the story cooks, the better. The brain works for you even when you are at rest. I find dreams particularly useful. . . . You can only learn to be a better writer by actually writing.
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