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The quote compares difficult thoughts to a hurricane and suggests that intense mental turmoil is temporary. It encourages persistence by reminding the reader that even strong storms eventually lose energy. The message is to stay steady until the worst passes.
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Originally said in English.
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About Matt Haig
English author and journalist
Matt Haig is an English author and journalist. He writes both fiction and non-fiction for children and adults, and his work often sits within speculative fiction. He is known for moving between age groups and forms, with books that range across children’s and adult literature. His writing often reflects the imaginative and speculative side of fiction, while also including non-fiction work.
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Books by Matt Haig
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2016
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2016
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