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Miles Franklin, born on October 14, 1879, was an influential Australian writer known for her novel 'My Brilliant Career', which is considered a classic of Australian literature. Her works are renowned for their profound insights into social reality and unique portrayals of female characters.

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“It is the highest form of culture and craftmanship in art to use local materials. That way you stand a chance of adding to culture. The other way you are in danger of merely imitating it.”

Way Art Use Form Culture Chance Danger Materials Highest Locals Imitating

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“Bravely you jog along with the rope of class distinction drawing closer, close, tighter, tighter around you... I see it and know it, but I cannot help you... I am only an unnecessary, little, bush commoner, I am only a - woman.”

Knows Littles Art Helping Women Class Drawing Distinction Unnecessary Rope Commoners Class Distinction

Book:My Brilliant Career

Source: My Brilliant Career

“All is egotism. The only people whose mainspring is not egotism are the dead and perhaps idiots.”

People Art Idiot Egotism

Book:The End of My Career

Source: The End of My Career

About the Author

Born: October 14, 1879
Died: September 19, 1954
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 38

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