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Philippa Gregory is a celebrated British historical fiction author, recognized for her works that delve into the lives of historical figures and events, particularly during the Wars of the Roses. Born on January 9, 1954, she has gained prominence in the genre, with her novels often adapted for television and film.

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Famous Philippa Gregory Quotes

“There are many sorts of love. And when you love a man who is less than you dreamed, you have to make allowances for the difference between a real man and a dream. Sometimes you have to forgive him. Perhaps you even have to forgive him often. But forgiveness often comes with love.”

Men Real Sometimes Dream Differences Forgiving Real Men Allowance

Book:The White Princess

Source: The White Princess

“I am in the interesting position of being sometimes skimmed by the critics and called literature and sometimes called historical fiction.”

Sometimes Literature Interesting Fiction Position Historical Critics Historical Fiction

Author:Philippa Gregory

“...you have to have faith that you are doing God's will. Sometimes you will not understand. Sometimes you will doubt. But if you are doing God's will, you can't be wrong, you can't go wrong.”

Ifs Sometimes Doubt Gods Will Have Faith Moved On

Author:Philippa Gregory

“When you pray, you know that you want something, that's always the first step. to let yourself know that you want something, that you yearn for it. sometimes that's the hardest thing to do. Because you have to have courage to know what you desire. You have to have courage to acknowledge that you are unhappy without it.”

Knows Want Firsts Sometimes Desire Steps Praying Unhappy Hardest Acknowledge Things To Do First Steps Hardest Thing Want Something Have Courage Hardest Thing To Do

Book:The Lady of the Rivers

Source: The Lady of the Rivers

“Sometimes you cannot help what you hear, you cannot help what you see.”

Sometimes Helping

Book:The Lady of the Rivers

Source: The Lady of the Rivers

About the Author

Born: January 9, 1954
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 154

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