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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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“Ah, the bitter, hopeless heart-hunger of godlessness none but an atheist can understand!”

Heart Atheism Atheist Hunger Bitter Hopeless Godlessness

Book:My Brilliant Career

Source: My Brilliant Career

“Girls! Girls! Those of you who have hearts, and therefore a wish for happiness, homes and husbands by and by, never develop a reputation for being clever.”

Heart Home Girl Wish Women Husband Clever Reputation

Book:My Brilliant Career

Source: My Brilliant Career

“Our greatest heart-treasure is a knowledge that there is in creation an individual to whom our existence is necessary - some one who is part of our life as we are part of theirs, some one in whose life we feel assured our death would leave a gap for a day or two.”

Feels Heart Two Individual Existence Our Lives Creation Treasure Gaps Assured

Book:My Brilliant Career

Source: My Brilliant Career

About the Author

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

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