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...They cannot escape their history any more than you yourself can lose your shadow.


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As far as I'm concerned, if you want to find out about the last day of WWII or the roots of the Indian Mutiny, get thee to a books catalogue.



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The past is always tense, the future perfect.



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Protect the time and space in which you write. Keep everybody away from it, even the people who are most important to you.



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Every moment happens twice: inside and outside, and they are two different histories.



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Don't confuse honours with achievement.



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