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E. L. Konigsburg was an esteemed American children's literature author, born on February 10, 1930, and passed away on April 19, 2013. Her works are known for their profound themes and unique narrative style, which have won her widespread acclaim.

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Famous E. L. Konigsburg Quotes

“I waited for her to catch up, and when I did, she slowed down, and I missed seeing the light in her hair. I never told Nadia how much I liked seeing the halo the sunlight made of her hair. Sometimes silence is a habit that hurts.”

Love Made Sometimes Light Hurt Silence Seeing Hair Habit Down And Sunlight Silence Is Halos Seeing The Light

Book:The View from Saturday

Source: The View from Saturday

“I believe in courtesy. It is the way we avoid hurting people's feelings. She thought that maybe, just maybe, western civilization was in decline because people did not take time to take tea at four o'clock.”

People Way Believe Feelings I Believe Hurt Four Civilization Western I Believe In Tea Clock Decline Take Time Courtesy Western Civilization Hurting People

Book:The View from Saturday

Source: The View from Saturday

“Sometimes silence is a habit that hurts?”

Sometimes Hurt Silence Habit Silence Is

Book:The View from Saturday

Source: The View from Saturday

About the Author

Born: February 10, 1930
Died: April 19, 2013
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 50

Books & Sources

The View from SaturdayRelated source material

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerRelated source material

A Proud Taste for Scarlet and MiniverRelated source material

Silent to the BoneRelated source material

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The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler PlaceRelated source material

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