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Patricia Highsmith was an American novelist renowned for her psychological thrillers. Her works often delve into the darker aspects of human nature, particularly themes of loneliness and fear. Her most famous works include 'The Price of Salt' and 'The Glass House'.

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“My point is, that if society hasn't the right to take another person's life, then the law hasn't either. I mean, considering that the law is a mass of regulations that have been handled down and that nobody can interfere with, no human being can touch. But it's human beings the law deals with, after all.”

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Book:Strangers on a Train

Source: Strangers on a Train

“I've thought of a wonderful way to start a forest fire,' Tom said musingly as they were having coffee.”

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Book:Ripley's Game

Source: Ripley's Game

“Sunlight came through the windows slowly, like something liquid pouring between the red curtains on to the rug. The sunlight was like an arpeggio that Tom could almost hear -- this time Chopin, perhaps.”

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Book:Ripley's Game

Source: Ripley's Game

“Every man is his own law court and punishes himself enough.”

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Book:Strangers on a Train

Source: Strangers on a Train

About the Author

Born: January 19, 1921
Died: February 4, 1995
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 98

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