Norman Spinrad, American science fiction author
(born: Norman Richard Spinrad)
born:
September 15, 1940 in New York City, New York, USA
known for (among others):
A World Between, Child of Fortune, The Druid King
You can really do more than you think you can do.
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The thematic, psychological, and cultural concerns of a writer are more relevant than whatever literary mode he or she chooses to deal with in any given novel.
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I’ve always been interested in the relationship between total external surround, culture, the political matrix, technology, etc., and the internal human consciousness.
Which is your favourite quote by Norman Spinrad? 🙂
My train of thoughts on... 
All 3 today Karen. 🙂
Three winners, yay! Thank you very much, Debby. 🙂
The first quote is what I was (and still am!) told by my mother and after early years of worrying and doubting I have found it to be so true. Now I find myself encouraging my son with the same sage advice.One that will never go out of fashion!
This quote is definitely a winner, Annika. Simple and true advice will never be out of date! 🙂
The first quote definitely – it’s been proven to me over and over.
Excellent choice, Teri. So true.
“You can really do more than you think you can do.” I have found this to be true on almost everything in life.
I couldn’t agree more, John. There are numerous experiences in my past showing the truth in this quote.
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The second one has given me pause to think about how books are written.
Great choice, Kerry. It is about finding and/or establishing our author’s voice.
You can really do more than you think you can do.
So true, I think we all doubt our abilities. Great quote!
Excellent choice, Sandra. This quote confirms that it is worth leaving one’s comfort zone at least once in a while.
That’s a really curious first quote. Seems like half the people I meet believe in that while the other half swears that you have to know your limits. Those limits are typically ‘safe’ and don’t really push any boundaries, so it’s like these are the two ways to go in life.
Leaving your comfort zone helps you grow. It takes more courage to test one’s limits. Aren’t we all more proud of achievements we had to fight for, Charles?
Good point. Earning them brings a sense of pride that you don’t get if it’s handed to you. Creates a healthier ego than one that is built off having stuff given without hard work.
gifted words and powerful..
https://kmihran.wordpress.com/2016/09/18/heartless-pas-de-heartless/
Thank you, Mihran.