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And I know I can do this because I went to London on my own, and because I solved the mystery…and I was brave and I wrote a book and that means I can do anything.
Mark Haddon
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What this quote means

This quote emphasizes the belief in one's abilities and the power of personal experiences to inspire confidence.

In this quote, Mark Haddon reflects on the transformative experiences that have built his confidence and self-efficacy. By recounting his adventures and accomplishments, he illustrates that overcoming challenges and pursuing one's passions can lead to a strong belief in one's capabilities. His assertion that he can achieve anything underscores the importance of bravery and personal growth in realizing one's potential.

Themes

ConfidenceBraveryAchievementSelf-BeliefSelf-Efficacy

In practice

Example use cases

During a motivational speech to high school students about pursuing their dreams.

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Writing for children is bloody difficult; books for children are as complex as their adult counterparts, and they should therefore be accorded the same respect.
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As to the number of novels I've abandoned... I shudder to think. I have thrown away five completed novels, and that's a gruesome enough figure. But not necessarily a waste of effort.
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At twenty life was like wrestling an octopus. Every moment mattered. At thirty it was a walk in the country. Most of the time your mind was somewhere else. By the time you got to seventy, it was probably like watching snooker on the telly.
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And Father said, "Christopher, do you understand that I love you?" And I said "Yes," because loving someone is helping them when they get into trouble, and looking after them, and telling them the truth, and Father looks after me when I get into trouble, like coming to the police station, and he looks after me by cooking meals for me, and he always tells me the truth, which means that he loves me.
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From a good book, I want to be taken to the very edge. I want a glimpse into that outer darkness.
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At 20, 25, 30, we begin to realise that the possibilities of escape are getting fewer. We have jobs, children, partners, debts. This is the part of us to which literary fiction speaks.
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