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Jessamyn West was an American writer born on July 18, 1902, and died on February 23, 1984. Known for her profound portrayal of rural life in the American Southwest, West's works are characterized by humor and satirical insights into character and social change.

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“Writing is so difficult that I feel that writers, having had their hell on earth, will escape all punishment hereafter.”

Feels Writing Earth Difficult Hell Punishment Hereafter Hell On Earth

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“In their sympathies, children feel nearer animals than adults”

Feels Children Animal Adults

Book:The life I really lived: a novel

Source: The life I really lived: a novel

“It is the loving, not the loved, woman who feels loveable.”

Book:Love is not what you think

Source: Love is not what you think

“In their sympathies, children feel nearer animals than adults. They frolic with animals, caress them, share with them feelings neither has words for. Have they ever stroked any adult with the love they bestow on a cat? Hugged any grownup with the ecstasy they feel when clasping a puppy?”

Feels Children Feelings Animal Share Creatures Adults Cat Ecstasy Puppy Caress Grownups

Book:The life I really lived: a novel

Source: The life I really lived: a novel

About the Author

Born: July 18, 1902
Died: February 23, 1984
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 61

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