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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

“Indecisiveness wears a person out.”

Persons Indecision Indecisiveness

Book:A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver

Source: A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver

“There were times in school when a person had to do things fast, cheap, and without character.”

Persons Character School

Book:The View from Saturday

Source: The View from Saturday

“Finish. The difference between being a writer and being a person of talent is the discipline it takes to apply the seat of your pants to the seat of your chair and finish. Don't talk about doing it. Do it. Finish.”

Writing Persons Differences Talent Discipline Seats Chairs Pants

Author:E. L. Konigsburg

“Every now and then, a person must do something simply because he wants to, because it seems to him worth doing. And that does not make it worthless or a waste of time.”

Want Persons Doe Seems Waste Wasting Time Now And Then Worthless

Book:The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place

Source: The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place

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

Talk, Talk: A Children's Book Author Speaks to Grown-UpsRelated source material

The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler PlaceRelated source material

Talktalk: a children's book author speaks to grown-upsRelated source material

Throwing ShadowsRelated source material

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