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“Any man who keeps working is not a failure. He may not be a great writer, but if he applies the old-fashioned virtues of hard, constant labor, he'll eventually make some kind of career for himself as writer."

[1967 interview]”
― Ray Bradbury

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“Very occasionally, if you pay really close attention, life doesn't suck.”
― Joss Whedon

tags: focus, illusion, life, understanding

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“Bottom line is, even if you see 'em coming, you're not ready for the big moments. No one asks for their life to change, not really. But it does. So what are we, helpless? Puppets? No. The big moments are gonna come. You can't help that. It's what you do afterwards that counts. That's when you find out who you are.”
― Joss Whedon

tags: buffy-the-vampire-slayer, changes, inspirational, life, self-determination, self-discovery, strength, whistler

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“I know you’ve heard it a thousand times before. But it’s true – hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don’t love something, then don’t do it.”
― Ray Bradbury

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“Recognizing power in another does not diminish your own.”
― Joss Whedon

tags: human-nature, power, wisdom

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Books on the Nightstand — 6104 members — last activity May 26, 2026 06:54PM
A group to discuss books and topics mentioned on Books on the Nightstand, a blog and podcast about books and reading.

Fiction and Poetry Contests — 227 members — last activity Apr 30, 2015 10:51PM
A place to post deadlines and guidelines and purses and questions and encouragement re: contests and awards for fiction and poetry.

Tournament of Books — 2364 members — last activity May 26, 2026 05:20PM
This book group was established for those interested in participating in The Morning News's Tournament of Books. Please do not feel the need to finish ...more

FeministSF & F — 56 members — last activity Dec 28, 2013 11:07AM
A place to discuss and recommend feminist science fiction and fantasy. Please, authors, no self-promotion in this group.