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“There are several methods for introducing your children to driving, and all of them are bad. Probably the worst is to put it off.”

Quote by Jane Smiley

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Jane Smiley is an accomplished American novelist known for her profound character development and rich imagination. Her works span a variety of literary genres, including historical fiction, contemporary life, and children's literature. Her novels, such as 'A Thousand Acres' and 'Bluebird', have received widespread acclaim. more

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“All equestrians, if they last long enough, learn that riding in whatever form is a lifelong sport and art, an endeavor that is both familiar and new every time you take the horse out of his stall or pasture.”

Ifs Long Art Enough Lasts Form Sports Horse Familiar Endeavor Riding Lifelong Pastures Equestrian

Author:Jane Smiley

“A love story, at least a convincing one, requires three elements - the lover, the beloved, and the adventures they have together.”

Stories Together Three Adventure Lovers Elements Love Story Beloved Convincing

Book:A Year at the Races: Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money and Luck

Source: A Year at the Races: Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money and Luck

“Somehow, knowing that Alzheimer's is coming mocks all one's aspirations - to tell stories, to think through certain issues as only a novel can do, to be recognised for one's accomplishments and hard work - in a way that old familiar death does not.”

Thinking Way Doe Hard Stories Certain Can Do Novel Knowing Issues Hard Work Familiar Accomplishment Aspiration Alzheimer Alzheimer's

Author:Jane Smiley

“There are hundreds of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings around the United States and in other countries, too. Wright lived into his 90s, and one of his most famous buildings, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, was completed just before his death. Wright buildings look like Wright buildings - that is their paradox.”

Looks Country States United United States New York Building Paradox Museums Frank Other Countries

Author:Jane Smiley

“A theory of creativity is actually just a metaphor. A pool of ideas, a well of memories, a voice.”

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Book:13 Ways of Looking at the Novel

Source: 13 Ways of Looking at the Novel

“An urban novelist never minds a little decay.”

Mind Littles Novelists Decay Urban

Author:Jane Smiley

“As Fallingwater demonstrates, Wright's genius was always specific, but also always lively, always daring.”

Genius Daring Lively

Author:Jane Smiley

“Before I write a novel, images float around in my head that work like icons - they are meaningless in themselves, but serve as reminders.”

Writing Novel Meaningless Reminders Floats Icons

Author:Jane Smiley

“Eavesdrop and write it down from memory - gives you a stronger sense of how people talk and what their concerns are. I love to eavesdrop!”

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Author:Jane Smiley

“Gossip. The more you talk about why people do things, the more ideas you have about how the world works.”

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Author:Jane Smiley