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Philip Pullman
“Being cheerful starts now, Will thought as hard as he could, but it was like trying to hold a fighting wolf still in his arms when it wanted to claw at his face and tear out his throat; nevertheless, he did it, and he thought no one could see the effort it cost him.”
Philip Pullman, The Amber Spyglass

Thomas Erikson
“I wouldn’t go so far as to claim that I’m never embroiled in conflict, just as I wouldn’t attempt to convince you that I never lie, but both phenomena are rarities these days. I hope you don’t interpret this as boasting. It’s taken me decades of study and practice to reach this point and I am acutely aware of how much I have left to learn.”
Thomas Erikson, Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business

Thomas Erikson
“But what remains of what you said to someone after it has been filtered through that person’s frame of reference, views, attitudes, experiences, prejudices, and preconceived notions is ultimately the message that has been understood.”
Thomas Erikson, Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business

Paulo Coelho
“Everyone has his or her own way of learning things. His way isn't the same as mine, nor mine as his. But we're both in search of our destinies, and I respect him for that.”
Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“Keynes gravely misjudged what most people prioritise. It is not reading books or hiking with friends. It is buying books—or a new car, a bigger house or another holiday. He failed to distinguish between true needs and perceived desires. People easily prioritise desires over needs, even though it makes them unhappy.”
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