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title: "4 Sue Lynn Tan Quotes - Famous Writer"
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# Sue Lynn Tan

Writer

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Sue Lynn Tan is a writer.

## Quick Facts About Sue Lynn Tan

Profession Writer

## About Sue Lynn Tan

Malaysia-born Hong Kong writer...

##  Quotes by Sue Lynn Tan

> [“I was beginning to understand why my mother preferred solitude during the times that burdened her heart.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sue-lynn-tan/i-was-beginning-to-understand-why-my-mother-preferred-solitude-during/)

[Sue Lynn Tan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sue-lynn-tan/)

[Parenting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/parenting/)

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> [“Failing is an essential part of learning. Each time you’re beaten or outmaneuvered, study why, learn the signs—you won’t be as easily…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sue-lynn-tan/failing-is-an-essential-part-of-learning-each-time-you-re-beaten-or/)

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[Education](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/education/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e44/sue-lynn-tan-65285_education_failing-is-an-essential-part-of-learning_273127.jpg)

> [“But I had learned deceptions could be uttered with a straight face, a warm smile might conceal malice, and that the most…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sue-lynn-tan/but-i-had-learned-deceptions-could-be-uttered-with-a-straight-face-a/)

[Sue Lynn Tan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sue-lynn-tan/)

[Deception](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/deception/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f94/sue-lynn-tan-65285_deception_but-i-had-learned-deceptions-could-be-ut_311256.jpg)

> [“Those who have enough often forget those in need - not because they're unkind - but because it makes them uneasy, evoking…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sue-lynn-tan/those-who-have-enough-often-forget-those-in-need-not-because-they-re/)

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[Guilt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/guilt/)

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