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Dorothy Canfield Fisher was an American author renowned for her contributions to children's literature. Born on February 17, 1879, and passing away on November 9, 1958, Fisher's works were characterized by their warmth and humor, making her a significant figure in the realm of children's books during the early 20th century.

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Famous Dorothy Canfield Fisher Quotes

“Vermont tradition is based on the idea that group life should leave each person as free as possible to arrange his own life. This freedom is the only climate in which (we feel) a human being may create his own happiness. ... Character itself lies deep and secret below the surface, unknown and unknowable by others. It is the mysterious core of life, which every man or woman has to cope with alone, to live with, to conquer and put in order, or to be defeated by.”

“it was always insolent for a common man to take a chair in the presence of a lady - the word LADY, we may be sure, capitalized in her mind, and denoting not sex but rank.”

Men Mind May Sex Common Chairs Common Man Insolent

Book:Vermont Tradition: The Biography of an Outlook on Life

Source: Vermont Tradition: The Biography of an Outlook on Life

“The actions of a human being, even of fifteen months of age, may not be without significance to a sympathetic eye.”

Humans May Eye Age Action Human Beings Months Significance Fifteen Sympathetic

Book:Self-reliance: A Practical and Informal Discussion of Methods of Teaching Self-reliance, Initiative and Responsibility to Modern Children

Source: Self-reliance: A Practical and Informal Discussion of Methods of Teaching Self-reliance, Initiative and Responsibility to Modern Children

“...there are two ways to meet life; you may refuse to care until indifference becomes a habit, a defensive armor, and you are safe - but bored. Or you can care greatly, live greatly, until life breaks you on its wheel.”

Way May Two Care Break Habit Safe Refuse Bored Indifference Wheels Two Ways Armor

Author:Dorothy Canfield Fisher

About the Author

Born: February 17, 1879
Died: November 9, 1958
Known for: Author
Quotes: 50

Books & Sources

The Bent TwigRelated source material

Vermont Tradition: The Biography of an Outlook on LifeRelated source material

BonfireRelated source material

A Montessori MotherRelated source material

Four-squareRelated source material

A harvest of stories, from a half century of writingRelated source material

Keeping Fires Night and Day: Selected Letters of Dorothy Canfield FisherRelated source material

Seasoned TimberRelated source material

Self-reliance: A Practical and Informal Discussion of Methods of Teaching Self-reliance, Initiative and Responsibility to Modern ChildrenRelated source material

The Bedquilt and Other StoriesRelated source material

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