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Ouida, born Mary Catherine Hale, was a renowned 19th-century British novelist. Known for her portrayal of women's emotional lives and romantic adventures, her works have been beloved by readers. Ouida's writing style is unique and elegant, leaving a profound impact on literature.

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“Nature I believe in. True art aims to, represent men and women, not as my little self would have them, but as they appear. My heroes and heroines I want not extreme types, all good or all bad; but human, mortal--partly good, partly bad. Realism I need. Pure mental abstractions have no significance for me.”

“Count art by gold, and it fetters the feet it once winged.”

Art Feet Gold Fetters

Book:Pascarèl: Only a Story

Source: Pascarèl: Only a Story

“Belief of some sort is the lifeblood of Art.”

Book:Wisdom, Wit and Pathos of Ouida

Source: Wisdom, Wit and Pathos of Ouida

“The art of pleasing is more based on the art of seeming pleased than people think of, and she disarmed the prejudices of her enemies by the unaffected delight she appeared to take in themselves.”

People Thinking Art Enemy Prejudice Delight Charm Seeming

Book:Friendship, a Story

Source: Friendship, a Story

“for what is the gift of the poet and the artist except to see the sights which others cannot see and to hear the sounds that others cannot hear?”

Art Poetry Artist Sound Poet Sight

Book:Bimbi: Stories for Children

Source: Bimbi: Stories for Children

About the Author

Born: January 1, 1839
Died: January 25, 1908
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 123

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