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We simply do not understand our place in the universe and have not the courage to admit it.

~Barry Lopez

Topics: Admit Courage Our Place Simply Understand Universe

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My faith is in my colleagues. And when I meet other writers, journalists, who've been doing this for a long time, trying to make us aware of what it is that we're living in, I put my faith in those people.

~Barry Lopez

Topics: Aware Been Colleagues Doing Faith Journalists Living Long Long Time Make Meet Other People Put Those Time Trying Us Writers

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People think that if you've written a book and somebody's given you a pat on the back then, you know, it's all - you're all settled, you know? You're going to be fine. I know that if I'm not confused, and really afraid, my work isn't going to be any good.

~Barry Lopez

Topics: Afraid Any Back Book Confused Fine Given Going Good Know Pat People Really Settled Somebody Then Think Work Written You

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When I sit at that typewriter, I have to be frightened of what I'm trying to do. I'm frightened by my own belief that I can actually get a story down on paper.

~Barry Lopez

Topics: Actually Belief Down Frightened Get My Own Own Paper Sit Story Trying Typewriter I Can

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There's so much to be afraid of.

~Barry Lopez

Topics: Afraid Much

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My function as a writer is to provide an atmosphere in which people can think wisely about what we're doing on this planet.

~Barry Lopez

Topics: About Atmosphere Doing Function People Planet Provide Think Which Wisely Writer

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Author

Born: January 6th, 1945

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