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Learning is not the accumulation of knowledge, but rather, one thing only: understanding
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If you fall into water, you may still be saved. But if you fall down in literary matters, there is no life left for you.
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Or, in truth, eventually, though I still noticed, the callouses on my spirit prevented wounds
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Secrets could never be rushed. They had to come of their own accord, on their own schedule. That way, when they came, the offered themselves as a gift.
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Good authors, too, who once knew better words Now only use four-letter words Writing prose — Anything goes.
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Donna Jo Napoli
Born:
February 28, 1948
(age 76)
Bio:
Donna Jo Napoli is an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, as well as a prominent linguist.
Known for:
Stones in Water (1997)
Bound (2004)
The prince of the pond (1992)
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