"You are writing for yourself."

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— R. A. Lafferty

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— Agatha Christie

Literature1890–1976

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"Man conscious is man immortal. Man conscious gives to the creation as no other thing can give and is beyond death. But it is no use my just saying this. You must discover it, realize it for yourself."

— Barry Long

Education1926–2003

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