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Maria Monk, born on June 27, 1816, and died in 1849, was an American writer known for her works that exposed religious secrets and mysticism. Her most famous work is 'The Story of Sister Mary of Agreda: A Narrative of Her Life and Miracles', which caused widespread controversy and discussion upon its publication.

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Famous Maria Monk Quotes

“The Bishop, as I have remarked, was not very dignified on all occasions, and sometimes acted in such a manner as would not have appeared well in public.”

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Book:Awful Disclosures ... Second edition, revised by the Rev. J. J. Slocum

Source: Awful Disclosures ... Second edition, revised by the Rev. J. J. Slocum

“Before I took the veil, I was ornamented for the ceremony, and was clothed in a rich dress belonging to the Convent, which was used on such occasions; and placed not far from the altar in the chapel, in the view of a number of spectators who had assembled, perhaps about forty.”

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Book:Awful disclosures of Maria Monk, a narrative of her sufferings in the Hotel Dieu nunnery at Montreal

Source: Awful disclosures of Maria Monk, a narrative of her sufferings in the Hotel Dieu nunnery at Montreal

“Unfortunately, I was not wise enough to listen to her advice, and hastily married. In a few weeks, I had occasion to repent of the step I had taken, as the report proved true - a report which I thought justified, and indeed required, our separation.”

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Book:Awful Disclosures of Maria Monk: As Exhibited in a Narrative of Her Sufferings During a Residence of Five Years as a Novice, and Two Years as a Black Nun, in the Hotel Dieu Nunnery at Montreal

Source: Awful Disclosures of Maria Monk: As Exhibited in a Narrative of Her Sufferings During a Residence of Five Years as a Novice, and Two Years as a Black Nun, in the Hotel Dieu Nunnery at Montreal