It seems inevitable that the magic of the written word will fade.

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No one welcomes chaos, but why crave stability and predictability?

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Recounting their histories, people often sound like interested bystanders to their own lives.

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Obviously, every child should be given the best possible opportunity to acquire literacy skills.

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It's Australian to do such things because, however uncivilised they may seem, it's human to do them.

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I suspect the secret of personal attraction is locked up in our unique imperfections, flaws and frailties.

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Nothing is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain. People are irrational.

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Reading is a huge effort for many people, a bore for others, and, believe it or not, many people prefer watching TV.

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Although we love the idea of choice - our culture almost worships it - we seek refuge in the familiar and the comfortable.

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But the rule seems to be that the bigger and more life-changing the decision, the less it will seem like a decision at all.

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