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Quote by Caroline Gordon

“As a rule, one must write a great many words before one learns to write well.”

Quote by Caroline Gordon

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Caroline Gordon

Caroline Gordon was an American novelist born on October 6, 1895, and passed away on April 11, 1981. Known for her works set in the Southern United States, she portrayed the changes in Southern society and the fates of individuals with profound insight and delicate literary style. more

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