Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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I'm one of the narrative-push people. I don't outline, I don't plan ahead. So I'm my first reader, telling myself the story as I'm going along. Since I haven't designed it ahead of time, each day I have to be sure that the footing is solid before I make the next step. I think you could be more intricate if you work it out ahead of time.

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In order to hold your faith intact be sure it's kept unsullied by fact.

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