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Marita Bonner, a prominent writer, was born on June 16, 1899, and passed away on December 6, 1971. Her works are renowned for their profound insight into human nature and social issues.

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Famous Marita Bonner Quotes

“She did not talk to people as if they were strange hard shells she had to crack open to get inside. She talked as if she were already in the shell. In their very shell.”

People Ifs Hard Literature Strange Cracks Shells

Book:Frye Street & environs: the collected works of Marita Bonner

Source: Frye Street & environs: the collected works of Marita Bonner

“You wonder and you wonder until you wander out into Infinity, where - if it is to be found anywhere - Truth really exists.”

Ifs Found Wonder Wander Infinity

Book:Frye Street & environs: the collected works of Marita Bonner

Source: Frye Street & environs: the collected works of Marita Bonner

“What's the need of working if it doesn't get you anywhere? What's the use of boring around in the same hole like a worm? Making the hole bigger to stay in?”

Ifs Needs Use Work Bigger Boring Holes Worms Insects

Book:Frye Street & environs: the collected works of Marita Bonner

Source: Frye Street & environs: the collected works of Marita Bonner

About the Author

Born: June 16, 1899
Died: December 6, 1971
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 6

Books & Sources

Frye Street & environs: the collected works of Marita BonnerRelated source material

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