Elizabeth Wein quotes - page 2

But I have told the truth. Isn't that ironic? They sent me because I am so good at telling lies. But I have told the truth. (Elizabeth Wein)
Don't know how I kept going. You just do. You have to, so you do. View quote
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And I envied her that she had chosen her work herself and was doing what she wanted to do. I don't suppose I had any idea what I 'wanted' and so I was chosen, not choosing. There's glory and honor in being chosen. But not much room for free will. View quote
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It's an illusion I've noticed before-- words on a page are like oxygen to a petrol engine, firing up ghosts. It only lasts while the words are in your head. After you put down the paper or pen, the pistons fall lifeless again. View quote
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