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Carol Shields (June 2, 1935 - July 16, 2003) was a renowned Canadian author. Her works are known for their profound character development and unique narrative style, with notable titles including 'The Stone Diaries' and 'Swimming Lessons'.

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Famous Carol Shields Quotes

“Safety was one thing, but what he really wanted was to be electrified, to be wounded, to be cast into the wilderness, to be released, to be exalted, and most especially to be surrounded by the drowning noise and ebullience and casual presence of friends calling out his name, demanding his presence.”

Life Emotion

Book:Larry's Party

Source: Larry's Party

“Dorrie gave Larry's hand an excited, distracted squeeze that said: almost home. They were about to be matter-of-factly claimed by familiar streets and houses and the life they'd chosen or which had chosen them.”

Life Home Marriage

Book:Larry's Party

Source: Larry's Party

“Practically all girls are capable of pulling off the Lady Love stunt before marriage but alas, only too many of them think a wedding ring gives them the right to flop down on the do-nothing stool, get fat and eat onions... When a man see his beauteous pride slouching around the house in a soiled house- coat with cold cream on her face, he feels he got cheated at the altar. Too often after the first baby, [women] cease being wives and are only mothers... giving all their tenderness to Junior and letting poor husband go heart-hungry.”

Love Life Marriage Mothers

Book:Dropped Threads: What We Aren't Told

Source: Dropped Threads: What We Aren't Told

“The recounting of a life is a cheat...even our own stories are obscenely distorted.”

Life Stories Life Is Cheat

Author:Carol Shields

About the Author

Born: June 2, 1935
Died: July 16, 2003
Known for: Author
Quotes: 46

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The Stone Diaries: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)Related source material

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