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| 640a893 | Writers remember everything...especially the hurts. Strip a writer to the buff, point to the scars, and he'll tell you the story of each small one. From the big ones you get novels. A little talent is a nice thing to have if you want to be a writer, but the only real requirement is the ability to remember the story of every scar. Art consists of the persistence of memory. | persistence hurts stephen-king novels requirements talent misery remember scars writers memory stories | Stephen King | |
| 72746ee | Those who have hurt you in the past cannot continue to hurt you now unless you hold on to the pain through resentment. | past hurts | Rick Warren | |
| a2b7041 | Falling isn't so bad, you know. It's only the landing that hurts. | hurts landing falling | Terry Pratchett |