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Laura Esquivel is a renowned Mexican novelist, born on September 30, 1950. Her works are known for their unique literary style and profound depiction of Latin American culture.

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Famous Laura Esquivel Quotes

“Surely the heart is not a fitting place to house hatred. But where is its place? I don't know. That is one of the universe's Unknowns. It would seem that the God's truly delight in messing things up, for in not having created a particular spot to house hatred, they have provoked eternal chaos. Hatred us forever hunting down a refuge, poking it's nose where it shouldn't, taking over sites reserved for others, invariably forcing out love.”

Love Wise Words Hatred

Book:The Law of Love

Source: The Law of Love

“...being able to listen to unrepeatable secrets, wishes, and desires wasn't as wonderful as it seemed...being aware of what other people felt at every moment would come to cause him a lot of headaches, and huge disappointments in love.”

Love Communication Thoughts

Book:Swift as Desire

Source: Swift as Desire

“Do you hear how the sand sings?”

Love Relationships Nature Magic Empathy Mysticism Sensitivity Of Soul

Book:Swift as Desire

Source: Swift as Desire

“Escapaba a su comprensión el que un ser, independiente del parentesco que pudiera tener con otro, así no más, con la mano en la cintura rechazara de una manera tan brutal una atención.”

Love Hurt Attention Rejection Atención

Book:Like Water For Chocolate

Source: Like Water For Chocolate

“[...] each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves”

Love Born Boxes Strikes Lust

Book:Like Water For Chocolate

Source: Like Water For Chocolate

About the Author

Born: September 30, 1950
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 54

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Like water for chocolate: a novel in monthly installments, with recipes, romances, and home remediesRelated source material

Como Água Para ChocolateRelated source material

Swift as Desire: A NovelRelated source material

Atria Español Presents: The Best of Mexican LiteratureRelated source material

Between Two Fires: Intimate Writings on Life, Love, Food & FlavorRelated source material

El diario de TitaRelated source material

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