Your first thought is often the best one. You know, the one that felt too weird or silly … - Karin Tidbeck

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Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.

Karin Tidbeck

Your first thought is often the best one. You know, the one that felt too weird or silly or stupid. Trust your imagination - it knows what it's doing.

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To the goats, all people are equal, except for those who have treats.

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I have control of my own style.

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I'm just being honest about the fact that a second language won't resonate with you like the first does.

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I can write a story in working-class Stockholm Swedish, but I'm not going to assume I can perform the same feat with Cockney. I'll focus on adventures in story, themes and structure instead.

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