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Marion Zimmer Bradley was an influential American science fiction and fantasy author known for her feminist perspective and exploration of gender roles. Her works spanned a wide range of genres from science fiction to fantasy, with her most famous series being 'The Mists of Avalon' and 'The Darkover' series.

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“She knew that she had wandered into the land of truth, where the body goes while the soul is elsewhere.”

Life Soul Truth Death Spirit Spirituality

Book:The Mists of Avalon

Source: The Mists of Avalon

“Is it so? A druid in training must be a bard before he must be a priest, for music is one of the laws of the keys to the universe.”

Life Music Magic Metaphysical Witchcraft Paganism The Universe

Book:The Mists of Avalon

Source: The Mists of Avalon

“Look to the east," she said, "for always, while the light dies in the west, there is the promise of rebirth from the east.”

Life Hope Rebirth East And West

Book:The Mists of Avalon

Source: The Mists of Avalon

“A life path may have strange twists and turnings, and we do not always end up where we intend to go....”

Life Turns Destiny Path Fate

Book:The Forest House

Source: The Forest House

“And then, not knowing why, she remembered that rebirth itsellf, human life, was supposed to be the penalty. Life in a human body rather than endless peace. She curved her lips in a smile thinking, "Is it penalty or reward to live in this body?”

Life Soul Body Death Religion Suffering Peace Reincarnation Rebirth

Book:The Mists of Avalon

Source: The Mists of Avalon

“The Goddess has a fourth face, which is secret, and you should pray to her, as I do — as I do, Igraine — that Morgause will never wear that face.”

Life Inspirational Should Faces Secret Fourth Goddess Prey Paganism

Author:Marion Zimmer Bradley

“Flowers and fruit are only the beginning. In the seed lies the life and the future.”

Life Lying Flower Fruit Seeds

Book:The Mists of Avalon

Source: The Mists of Avalon

About the Author

Born: June 3, 1930
Died: September 25, 1999
Known for: Author
Quotes: 92

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