"I've really written my books for my husband and our family. They've brought us closer together by allowing us to discuss things that were unspoken for so long."

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"I've really written my books for my husband and our family. They've brought us closer together by allowing us to discuss things that were unspoken for so long."

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"The notion of a contemporary epiphany to me is very exciting, because it's a sort of biblical thing. It's something that has happened to people in other centuries or in the context of religious experience."

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"Love is an obsession. It has that quality to it. But there are healthy obsessions, and mine is one of them."

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"Mothers care in volumes of tears and earnestness of prayers and a depth of emotion others cannot fathom."

Richelle E. Goodrich, American Poet

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"There were a few other moves of his father's he could do without as well - the sucker punches, the ruffling of the hair, the way of pronouncing the word son, in a slightly deeper voice. This hearty way of talking was getting worse, as if his father were auditioning for the role of Dad, but without much hope."

Margaret Atwood, Canadian Novelist

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"Big Brother is watching you."

George Orwell, British Author

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Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

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"We Lannisters do have a certain pride," said Tyrion Lannister."Pride? Catelyn snapped. His mocking tone and easy manner made her angry. "Arrogance, some might call it. Arrogance and avarice and lust for power."My brother is undoubtedly arrogant, Tyrion Lannister replied. "My father is the soul of avarice, and my sweet sister Cersei lusts for power with every waking breath. I, however, am innocent as a little lamb. Shall I bleat for you? He grinned."

George R. R. Martin, American Author

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"Never give up your wife, husband, children and families. Believe that people can change. Give others opportunity to change."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"Many families remain for years in the same place, though both husband and wife are sick of it, simply because there is neither complete division nor agreement between them."

Leo Tolstoy, Russian Novelist

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"It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor."

Neil Gaiman, British Author

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"Blessed is the womb that born you."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"Until now, you have always lived your life alone. Every decision you've made has been for you and you alone. Now, and for the rest of your days, your life will be tied to another's. Every decision you make will be for both of you. What one does affects the other. You are a family, a team inseparable and unbreakable."

Richelle Mead, American Author

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