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    9 PD James Quotes Every Writer Needs To Read

    The British author died today aged 94. Here are some words to remember her by.

    1. On understanding people:

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    2. On learning the craft:

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    3. On chasing your dreams:

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    4. On the popularity of crime fiction:

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    5. On language:

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    6. On being authentic:

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    7. On reading:

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    8. On sitting down to write:

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    9. On the difference between fact and fiction:

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