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Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English playwright known for her rich imagination and delicate emotional descriptions. Her works spanned various genres including drama, novels, and poetry, with her most famous works being 'Little Women' and 'The Secret Garden'. Born on November 24, 1849, she passed away on October 29, 1924.

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“Somehow, something always happens just before things get to the very worst. It is as if Magic did it. If I could only just remember that always. The worse thing never quite comes.”

Ifs Happens Remember Magic Worst If I Could Little Princess

Author:Frances Hodgson Burnett

“Much more surprising things can happen to anyone who, when a disagreeable or discouraged thought comes into his mind, just has the sense to remember in time and push it out by putting in an agreeable, determinedly courageous one. Two things cannot be in one place.”

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Book:The Secret Garden

Source: The Secret Garden

“Things happen to people by accident.”

People Happens Accidents Things Happen

Book:A Little Princess: (Illustrated)

Source: A Little Princess: (Illustrated)

“Hang in there. It is astonishing how short a time it can take for very wonderful things to happen.”

Happens Time Wonderful Recovery Wonderful Things Astonishing Hang In There

Author:Frances Hodgson Burnett

“Of course there must be lots of Magic in the world," he said wisely one day, "but people don't know what it is like or how to make it. Perhaps the beginning is just to say nice things are going to happen until you make them happen. I am going to try and experiment.”

People Thinking Knows World Trying Said Happens Courses Nice Magic Positive Positive Thinking One Day Experiments Nice Things Secret Garden Magic In The World

Book:The Secret Garden

Source: The Secret Garden

“Two worst things as can happen to a child is never to have his own way - or always to have it.”

Way Children Two Happens Worst Worst Things Secret Garden

Book:The Secret Garden: Centennial Edition

Source: The Secret Garden: Centennial Edition

About the Author

Born: November 24, 1849
Died: October 29, 1924
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 150

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