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Quote by Charles Frazier

“We mark some days as fair, some as foul, because we do not see that the character of every day as identical”

Work

Cold Mountain is a poignant and sweeping narrative set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. The story follows the journey of a Confederate soldier, Inman, who deserts the army to reunite with his love, Ada, in the rural mountains of North Carolina. The novel delves into the complexities of love, the harsh realities of war, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. more

Author

Charles Frazier

Charles Frazier, born on November 4, 1950, is a renowned American novelist. His works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound historical background, with his most notable novel being 'Cold Mountain'. more

“Of all the inanimate objects, of all men's creations, books are the nearest to us for they contain our very thoughts, our ambitions, our indignations, our illusions, our fidelity to the truth, and our persistent leanings to error. But most of all they resemble us in their precious hold on life.”

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Author:Joseph Conrad

“Not hammer-strokes, but dance of the water, sings the pebbles into perfection.”

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Book:Stray Birds

Source: Stray Birds

“Once you educate the boys, they tend to leave the villages and go search for work in the cities, but the girls stay home, become leaders in the community, and pass on what they've learned. If you really want to change a culture, to empower women, improve basic hygiene and health care, and fight high rates of infant mortality, the answer is to educate girls.”