"The scariest thought in the world is that someday I'll wake up and realize I've been sleepwalking through my life: underappreciating the people I love, making the same hurtful mistakes over and over, a slave to neuroses, fear, and the habitual."
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Quotes by George Saunders
George Saunders is an acclaimed American author renowned for his innovative short stories and profound explorations of the human condition. Born on December 2, 1958, in Amarillo, Texas, he grew up in a diverse environment that shaped his unique voice. A graduate of the Syracuse University MFA program, Saunders gained recognition with works like "Tenth of December" and "Lincoln in the Bardo," the latter earning the Man Booker Prize. His ability to blend humor with deep empathy has left an indelible mark on contemporary literature, inspiring readers and writers alike.
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"Developing our sympathetic compassion is not only possible but the only reason for us to be here on earth."
George Saunders
"I tend to foster drama via bleakness. If I want the reader to feel sympathy for a character, I cleave the character in half, on his birthday. And then it starts raining. And he's made of sugar."
George Saunders