"Hibernation is a covert preparation for a more overt action."

Action, Preparation

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"Hibernation is a covert preparation for a more overt action."

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"Life is to be lived, not controlled, and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat."

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"The act of writing requires a constant plunging back into the shadow of the past where time hovers ghostlike."

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"Good fiction is made of that which is real, and reality is difficult to come by."

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"The end is in the beginning and lies far ahead."

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"There must be possible a fiction which, leaving sociology and case histories to the scientists, can arrive at the truth about the human condition, here and now, with all the bright magic of the fairy tale."

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"Education is all a matter of building bridges."

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"I am an invisible man. I am a man of substance, of flesh and bone, fiber and liquids - and I might even be said to possess a mind. I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me."

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"You do not necessarily have to get before you do but when you do, you shall get."

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"Everything you do, do with love."

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"Wishes and wants do not transform a person, actions and reactions do so! Show the world your plans by the actions you take progressively and consistently."

Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian Author

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"One more action to transform your dreams, one more passion to reform your brand; give one more trial and you'll never regret your willingness to hold on!"

Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian Author

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"Don't go to sleep to dream. Wake up and dream."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

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"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps."

Confucius, Chinese Philosopher

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"As Americans, we typically move full steam ahead without much regard to mindfulness or thoughtful reflection, often to one's own detriment. Yet it is that same propensity for bold action which makes fulfilling the "American Dream" possible-where an immigrant can come to our country with nothing and achieve extraordinary things."

Susan C. Young, American Author

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"What are you doing sister? / Killing swine."

William Shakespeare, English Dramatist

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