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I have written a memoir here and there, and that takes its own form of selfishness and courage. However, generally speaking, I have no interest in writing about my own life or intruding in the privacy of those around me. – Peter Carey

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At the very end of a book I can manage to work for longer stretches, but mostly, making stuff up for three hours, thats enough. I cant do any more. At the end of the day I might tinker with my mornings work and maybe write some again. But I think three hours is fine. – Peter Carey

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Being famous as a writer is like being famous in a village. Its not really any very heady fame. – Peter Carey

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Leaders come in many forms, with many styles and diverse qualities. There are quiet leaders and leaders one can hear in the next county. Some find strength in eloquence, some in judgment, some in courage. – John W. Gardner

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You cant test courage cautiously. – Annie Dillard

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One of the marks of a gift is to have the courage of it. – Katherine Anne Porter

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Because with courage and conviction I believe we can deliver a more flexible, adaptable and open European Union in which the interests and ambitions of all its members can be met. – David Cameron

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Harmony with land is like harmony with a friend you cannot cherish his right hand and chop off his left. – Aldo Leopold

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The problem with society is that happiness and intelligence are rarely found in the same person. I guess thats why they say ignorance is bliss. – Anonymous

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Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. – Pablo Picasso

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Id like to put in a vote for the intrinsic fascination of science. – Joshua Lederberg

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