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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.”

“Charity is a flower not naturally of earthly growth, and it needs manuring with a promise of profit.”

Needs Growth Flower Promise Charity Profit

Book:Wisdom, Wit and Pathos of Ouida

Source: Wisdom, Wit and Pathos of Ouida

“It needs a great nature to bear the weight of a great gratitude.”

Needs Bears Gratitude Weight Great Gratitude

Book:Wisdom, Wit and Pathos of Ouida

Source: Wisdom, Wit and Pathos of Ouida

“In a few generations more, there will probably be no room at all allowed for animals on the earth: no need of them, no toleration of them. An immense agony will have then ceased, but with it there will also have passed away the last smile of the world's youth.”

World Needs Earth Lasts Death Animal Rooms Generations Dying Youth Welfare Immense Agony Impermanence Animal Welfare Passed Away Toleration

Book:Critical Studies

Source: Critical Studies

“Friendship needs to be rooted in respect, but love can live upon itself alone”

Needs Friendship Rooted

Book:Wisdom, Wit and Pathos of Ouida

Source: Wisdom, Wit and Pathos of Ouida

About the Author

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

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