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"But I don't think I have any particular talent for prediction, because when you have three or four elements in hand, you don't have to be a genius to reach certain conclusions."
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"My job is to look at what politics is doing, not be a politician myself."
Politics

"I claim the right to take a stand once in a while."
Freedom

"Literature is my life of course, but from an ontological point of view. From an existential point of view, I like being a teacher."
Life

"We all want to be someone else but without ceasing to be ourselves. I think it's very important to defend this idea in real life too."
Life

"The most important basis of any novel is wanting to be someone else, and this means creating a character."
Character

"I live quietly at home among my family and friends."
Friendship

"I don't go for people who lead full and satisfying lives."
People

"But I don't think I have any particular talent for prediction, because when you have three or four elements in hand, you don't have to be a genius to reach certain conclusions."
Talent

"When you have a foreign invasion - in this case by the Indonesian army - writers, intellectuals, newspapers and magazines are the first targets of repression."
Army

"I don't want to promote my own image either. I don't like going on television or mixing in literary circles."
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"But an inferior talent can only be graceful when it's carrying inferior ideas. And the more narrowly you can look at a thing the more entertaining you can be about it."
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"The talent of a true writer and poet is in the ear."
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"Never despise the talents you have. It is by them that you will do something that has not yet come into existence until you were born."
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Personal Development

"The key to your success in this world is to discover the field of your gifts."
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"The talent for discovering the unique and marketable characteristics of a product and service is a designer's most valuable asset."
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"If you've got talent, stick with it... because talent wins out, without a doubt."
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"An absolutely necessary part of a writer's equipment, almost as necessary as talent, is the ability to stand up under punishment, both the punishment the world hands out and the punishment he inflicts upon himself."
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"I really think that aside from admiring my talent you really admire me as a person and as a woman."
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"Everyone is beautiful and talented in their own special way. Some people can sing, dance, play instruments, teach, and more. You may not be in the hall of fame, but you possess the ability to inspire others. Recognize your talents and continue to be creative. Share your beautiful gifts with the world."
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"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius."
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Personal Development
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