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“Growing old was simply a process of drawing closer to that ultimate independence called death.”

Quote by Martha Ostenso

Book:The White Reef

Work

In 'The White Reef,' readers are taken on a thrilling journey to a secluded island where the beauty of the coral reefs masks a hidden danger. The novel follows a team of divers and scientists as they uncover ancient secrets and face the perils of the deep sea. more

Author

Martha Ostenso was a Norwegian-American novelist known for her profound portrayal of female characters and Native American culture. Her works often explore themes of identity, cultural conflict, and personal growth. more

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Book:The Mad Carews

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“But one had to go back to the beginning of things, always. Trace the thread of life - find the knot - untangle it.”

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“a man can break God's laws and be forgiven. That's what they teach us. But when he breaks Nature's laws, there's no forgiveness - and there's no escape. Sooner or later he pays the penalty, or his children pay it - or his children's children. It doesn't matter much. It must be paid.”

Men Children Matter Earth Law Nature Pay Teach Break Environment Paid Sooner Or Later Penalties Forgiven No Forgiveness

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“You have stirred the soil with your plow, my friend. It will never be the same again.”

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Book:O River, Remember

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“once a man had thrust his hands into the soil and knew the grit of it between his teeth, he felt something rise within him that was not of his day or generation, but had persisted through birth and death from a time beyond recall.”

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Book:The Stone Field

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“God, what pathetic creatures had inherited the earth, to walk a little while with their eyes upon the stars and turn their gaze too soon upon the ground that held their feet!”

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“A sickness ... defines margins, crystallizes the shape of things.”

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Book:The Mandrake Root

Source: The Mandrake Root