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Elizabeth von Arnim, born on August 31, 1866, and died on February 9, 1941, was a prominent German novelist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for her unique female perspective and delicate emotional descriptions, she left a lasting impact on German literature.

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Famous Elizabeth von Arnim Quotes

“if you have once thoroughly bored somebody it is next to impossible to unbore him.”

Ifs Next Impossible Bored Bores

Book:The Enchanted April

Source: The Enchanted April

“She belongs to the winter that is past, to the darkness that is over, and has no part or lot in the life I shall lead for the next six months. Oh, I could dance and sing for joy that the spring is here! What a ressurection of beauty there is in my garden, and of brightest hope in my heart.”

Heart Past Joy Next Darkness Months My Heart Six Spring Garden Winter Six Months Spring Is Here

Book:Elizabeth and Her German Garden

Source: Elizabeth and Her German Garden

“If your lot makes you cry and be wretched, get rid of it and take another; strike out for yourself; don't listen to the shriek of your relations...don't be afraid of public opinion in the shape of the neighbours in the next house, when all the world is before you new and shining, and everything is possible, if you will only be energetic and independent and seize opportunity by the scruff of the neck.”

Ifs World Next Opportunity House Opinion Cry Shapes Relation Independent Shining Strikes Necks Wretched Public Opinion Neighbour Energetic Make You Cry

Author:Elizabeth von Arnim

About the Author

Born: August 31, 1866
Died: February 9, 1941
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 73

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