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“I really only have Perfect Fun with myself. Other people won't stop and look at the things I want to look at or, if they do, they stop to please me or to humor me or to keep the peace.”

Quote by Katherine Mansfield

Book:journal
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journal

A compilation of various entries and narratives, offering insights into the personal experiences and thoughts of the author or contributors. more

Author

Katherine Mansfield
Katherine Mansfield

Katherine Mansfield was a New Zealand-born British writer renowned for her short stories. Her work is celebrated for its concise, direct style and profound insight into the details of everyday life. Although her writing career was brief, her influence on literature has been profound. more

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