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Dodie Smith was an English novelist, best known for her children's literature, particularly the Winnie-the-Pooh series, which has become a global classic. Born on May 3, 1896, in London, she passed away on November 24, 1990.

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Famous Dodie Smith Quotes

“When things mean a very great deal to you, exciting anticipation just isn't safe.”

Mean Deals Safe Exciting Anticipation

Book:I Capture the Castle: Young Adult Edition

Source: I Capture the Castle: Young Adult Edition

“It is rather exciting to write by moonlight.”

Writing Exciting Moonlight

Book:I Capture the Castle: Young Adult Edition

Source: I Capture the Castle: Young Adult Edition

“When I read a book, I put in all the imagination I can, so that it is almost like writing the book as well as reading it - or rather, it is like living it. It makes reading so much more exciting, but I don't suppose many people try to do it.”

People Writing Trying Wells I Can Book Reading Imagination Exciting

Book:I Capture The Castle

Source: I Capture The Castle

“... for I know I shall be interrupted-- I shall want to be, really, because life is too exciting to sit still for long.”

Knows Want Long Stills Life Is Exciting Interrupted

Book:I Capture The Castle

Source: I Capture The Castle

About the Author

Born: May 3, 1896
Died: November 24, 1990
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 124

Books & Sources

I Capture The CastleRelated source material

I Capture the Castle: Young Adult EditionRelated source material

101 DalmatiansRelated source material

The New Moon with the OldRelated source material

The Town in BloomRelated source material

Stop What You’re Doing and Read…To Your Daughter: I Capture the Castle & The Secret GardenRelated source material

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