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Elizabeth Goudge was a British author born on April 24, 1900, in Kent, England, and passed away on April 1, 1984. Known for her delicate emotions and rich imagination, her works mainly include historical novels and fantasy novels. Goudge's writing often explores themes of humanity, faith, and morality, which have won her a wide audience.

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“The child in us is always there, you know, and it's the best part of us, the winged part that travels farthest.”

Knows Children Childhood

Author:Elizabeth Goudge

“I doubt if we nuns are really as self-sacrificing as we must seem to be to you who live in the world. We don't give everything for nothing, you know. The mystery plays fair.”

Ifs Knows World Giving Self Play Seems Doubt Sacrifice Mystery Fairs Nun Clergy

Book:Green Dolphin Street

Source: Green Dolphin Street

“to know perfect happiness a woman may be a mother, but must be a grandmother.”

Knows May Mother Perfect Grandmother Grandparent Perfect Happiness

Book:Pilgrim's Inn

Source: Pilgrim's Inn

“I have known him nearly all my life, and I am going to marry him, so that there won't ever be a time when I shan't know him.”

Book:The Little White Horse

Source: The Little White Horse

About the Author

Born: April 24, 1900
Died: April 1, 1984
Known for: Author
Quotes: 112

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