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It's much easier . . . to be on the verge of something than to actually be it. This would still take time.

Markus Zusak

It's much easier . . . to be on the verge of something than to actually be it. This would still take time.

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About Markus Zusak

Markus Zusak (born 23 June 1975) is an Australian writer. He is best known for The Book Thief and The Messenger, two novels that became international bestsellers. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award in 2014.