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“If you’re looking for sympathy you’ll find it between shit and syphilis in the dictionary.”
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“The ability to transform the trite into the transcendent is one of the poet’s most valuable assets.”
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“I think making people laugh is one of the highest callings in life.”
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“Finding humor in the absurdity of everyday life is the key to happiness.”
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“Humor is the great equalizer, it allows us to connect and empathize with one another.”
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“Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose or paint can ever escape the madness, melancholia, and panic inherent in a human situation.”
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“Writing gives me joy, it’s like striking gold in the mine of my mind.”
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“When you’re taking a risk, success or failure doesn’t matter as much as the experience.”
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“People are their most interesting when they think no one is watching.”
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“Language is like a playground, and I enjoy every slide and swing it offers.”
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“The beauty of life lies in its unpredictable absurdity.”
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“A good essay can be as important as a good friend.”
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“Laughter blurs the line between tragedy and comedy, making the unbearable bearable.”
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“The trouble with being creative is that it can sometimes lead to success.”
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“I believe in the power of words to change the world, even if only one mind at a time.” NEVER FORGET LOVED ONES QUOTES
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“Writing about your family is like digging up a grave, you never know what you’ll find.”
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“A genuine apology is a rare gem; it requires humility and self-reflection.”
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“Traveling is the best mirror you can hold up to your own life, it reflects who you truly are.”
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“Sometimes the best stories are found in the most unexpected places.”
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“There’s something fascinating about the human condition, even in its most mundane moments.”
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“Art is like a life raft in the ocean of chaos; it helps us stay afloat.”
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“The value of art lies not in its price tag, but in its ability to provoke thought and emotion.”
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“Writing is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it becomes.”
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“Nobody can tell your story better than you can.”
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“Life is full of awkward moments, but they are the fabric of the most memorable stories.”
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“The irony of life is that the more you try to fit in, the more you stand out.”
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“Comedy is a shared experience, a communal laughter that brings people together.”
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“Living in the present moment is the key to true happiness.”
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“We all stumble, we all fall, but it’s how we pick ourselves up that defines us.”