It's a luxury being a writer, because all you ever think about is life.
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To command is to serve, nothing more and nothing less.
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What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team.
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