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Barbara Mertz Quotes: Writing is like a bird-watcher watching for birds: the stories are there: you just have to train yourself to look for them.
         

Writing is like a bird-watcher watching for birds: the stories are there: you just have to train yourself to look for them.


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Noble causes have a deplorable effect on the morals of the persons who espouse them.



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A man asking for help ought to at least give directions.



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