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In relation to a writer, most readers believe in the Double Standard: they may be unfaithful to him as often as they like, but he must never, never be unfaithful to them. ↗

— W. H. Auden

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As I grew up I was fervently desirous of becoming acquainted with Nature. ↗

— John James Audubon

#becoming #desirous #fervently #grew #i

Because my father was often absent on naval duty, my mother suffered me to do much as I pleased. ↗

— John James Audubon

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I cannot help but think a curious event is this life of mine. ↗

— John James Audubon

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Mathematics was hard, dull work. Geography pleased me more. For dancing I was quite enthusiastic. ↗

— John James Audubon

#dull #enthusiastic #geography #hard #i

The mercantile business did not suit me. ↗

— John James Audubon

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Would it be possible that I should not in any degree succeed? I can scarcely think so. Ah delusive hope, how much further wilt thou lead me? ↗

— John James Audubon

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I can move my characters through it easily, because I understand the background; I've really studied it. ↗

— Jean M. Auel

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Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first about the foundations of humility. The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation. ↗

— Saint Augustine

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I'm just writing a story that I want to read. ↗

— Jean M. Auel

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