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Grace King, an American author, was born on November 29, 1852, and died on January 14, 1932. Her works mainly focus on the history and culture of the American South, known for her delicate writing style and profound insights into the psychology of characters.

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“The past is our only real possession in life. It is the one piece of property of which time cannot deprive us; it is our own in a way that nothing else in life is. In a word, we are our past; we do not cling to it, it clings to us.”

Way Real Past Life Is Pieces Property Possession Our Past One Piece

Book:Grace King of New Orleans: A Selection of Her Writings

Source: Grace King of New Orleans: A Selection of Her Writings

“Every life holds that which only a miracle can cure.”

Wonder Miracle Cures

Book:Balcony Stories

Source: Balcony Stories

“We wander through old streets, and pause before the age stricken houses; and, strange to say, the magic past lights them up.”

Light Age Past House Magic Streets Strange Wander Pauses New Orleans

Author:Grace King

“The history of one is the history of all.”

Book:Balcony Stories

Source: Balcony Stories

“Every heart has a miracle to pray for. Every life holds that which only a miracle can cure. To prove that there have never been, that there can never be, miracles does not alter the matter. So long as there is something hoped for, - that does not come in the legitimate channel of possible events, - just so long will the miracle be prayed for.”

Heart Long Doe Matter Hope Events Praying Prove Miracle Cures

Book:Balcony Stories

Source: Balcony Stories

“Patience! Patience! Patience is the invention of dullards and sluggards. In a well-regulated world there should be no need of such a thing as patience.”

World Needs Should Wells Patience Invention

Book:Balcony Stories

Source: Balcony Stories

“The heart and the almanac never agree about time.”

Heart Time Agree

Book:Balcony Stories

Source: Balcony Stories

About the Author

Born: November 29, 1852
Died: January 14, 1932
Known for: Author
Quotes: 7

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