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A fellow is more afraid of the trouble he might have than he ever is of the trouble he’s already got. He’ll cling to trouble he’s used to before he’ll risk a change.

William Faulkner

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There are some things for which three words are three too many, and three thousand words that many words too less.
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I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire…
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