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Rosita Forbes, born on January 16, 1890, and died on June 30, 1967, was an accomplished writer. Her works spanned various genres, including novels, essays, and travel literature. Forbes was known for her unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature.

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“the desert breeds reserve. It is so big that one's own plans and projects seem too little to be talked about. Also, there is so much time to say anything that one continually puts it off and ends by never saying it at all.”

Littles Ends Bigs Seems Plans Projects Desert Reserves Say Anything

Book:The Secret of the Sahara: Kufara

Source: The Secret of the Sahara: Kufara

“The desert has a subtle and a cruel charm. She destroys while she enthralls.”

Desert Charm Subtle

Book:The Secret of the Sahara: Kufara

Source: The Secret of the Sahara: Kufara

“It is true there is a scent in the desert, though there may be no flower or tree or blade of grass within miles. It is the essence of the untrodden, untarnished earth herself!”

May Earth Tree Flower Essence Miles Desert Grass Scent Blades Blades Of Grass

Book:The Secret of the Sahara: Kufara

Source: The Secret of the Sahara: Kufara

“The curly red lines across the African deserts had the fascination of a magnet, and I hoped fervently that the pioneers who were writing their names over the blank spaces, would leave just one small desert for me.”

Writing Names Lines Space Red Desert Just One Blank Fascination Pioneers Magnet Red Lines Blank Space

Book:Adventure

Source: Adventure

About the Author

Born: January 16, 1890
Died: June 30, 1967
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 12

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