Mark Wilson

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Mark’s Quotes

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

tags: 1970, inspirational, stories, writing

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“Stuff your eyes with wonder, he said, live as if you'd drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It's more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.”
― Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451

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“Be careful about reading health books. Some fine day you'll die of a misprint.”
― Markus Herz

tags: books, health, humor, misattributed-mark-twain, misprints

13741 likes

“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.”
― Allen Saunders

tags: fate, life, misattributed-john-lennon, planning, plans

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“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
― Stephen King

tags: reading, writing

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More of Mark’s quotes…

Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 22320 members — last activity 57 minutes ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more

The Catholic Book Club — 2664 members — last activity May 12, 2026 06:43AM
This reading group is for Catholics and anyone else interested in reading and discussing Catholic literature from devotional and theological writings ...more

Boston Scifi Fantasy Book Club — 77 members — last activity Sep 28, 2018 07:46AM
monthly meetup for science fiction and fantasy book discussion. We have been meeting at various locations since 2010. We think we have found a home wi ...more