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I like to deal with EVERY aspect of our condition, and that means terror and humor in equal mix. Some books have more ro
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"I like to deal with EVERY aspect of our condition, and that means terror and humor in equal mix. Some books have more room for humor than others"

- Dean Koontz

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This quote by Dean Koontz speaks with the value of balance in life. He thinks that both terror and humor ought to exist in equal measure, and that some books may have more room for humor than others. This suggests that he values the importance of both fear and humor in life, and that they must be stabilized in order to produce a more significant experience. He likewise indicates that books can be used to check out both fear and humor, which the balance between the 2 can be adjusted depending on the book. This quote speaks to the value of discovering balance in life, and how books can be used to explore both fear and humor.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dean Koontz somewhere between July 9, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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