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James Salter Quotes: As I look back, I see that life is like a game of solitaire and every once in a while there is a move.
         

As I look back, I see that life is like a game of solitaire and every once in a while there is a move.


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I deem as heroic those who have the harder task, face it unflinchingly and live. In this world women do that.

I deem as heroic those who have the harder task, face it unflinchingly and live. In this world women do that.



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Dresscodes are for styleless people.



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Hope but not enthusiasm is the proper state for the writer.



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