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“Peace ... was contingent upon a certain disposition of the soul, a disposition to receive the gift that only detachment from self made possible.”

Quote by Elizabeth Goudge

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Elizabeth Goudge

Elizabeth Goudge was a British author born on April 24, 1900, in Kent, England, and passed away on April 1, 1984. Known for her delicate emotions and rich imagination, her works mainly include historical novels and fantasy novels. Goudge's writing often explores themes of humanity, faith, and morality, which have won her a wide audience. more

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