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> [Two questions form the foundation of all novels: "What if?" and "What next?" (A third question, "What now?", is one the author…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tom-clancy/two-questions-form-the-foundation-of-all-novels-what-if-and-what-next/)

[Tom Clancy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tom-clancy/)

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> [Historical novels are, without question, the best way of teaching history, for they offer the human stories behind the events and leave…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/louis-l-amour/historical-novels-are-without-question-the-best-way-of-teaching/)

[Louis L'Amour](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/louis-l-amour/)

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> [The real question is: How do you react? What do you do next? Evade responsibilities? Bury yourself in work? What do you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-guterson/the-real-question-is-how-do-you-react-what-do-you-do-next-evade/)

[David Guterson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-guterson/)

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