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Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.
Octavia E. Butler
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"Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over."
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Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over. — Octavia E. Butler

About Octavia E. Butler

Octavia E. Butler was a Writer from United States (1947–2006).

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Who said "Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for…"?
This quote is attributed to Octavia E. Butler, a Writer from United States.
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Octavia E. Butler lived from 1947 – 2006.
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