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“I was never afraid of anything in the world except the dentist.”

Quote by Taylor Caldwell

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Taylor Caldwell

Taylor Caldwell was an American novelist known for her historical novels and biographies. Her works are characterized by deep character development and rich historical backgrounds. Caldwell was born on September 7, 1900, and died on August 30, 1985. more

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Ifs Mind Wells Asks Common Mistake Economy Plans Masters Fool Genius Common Sense Idiot Native Finding Yourself Pretending Execution Navy Shortcuts Throttle

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Book:Harvest Poems: 1910-1960

Source: Harvest Poems: 1910-1960

“Lady Maccon cogitated. She would like to encourage this new spirit of social-mindedness. If Felicity needed anything in her life, it was a cause. Then she might stop nitpicking everyone else.”

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“I had a recent delivery of new fashion plates from Paris, and you hardly glanced at the hairstyles. My husband tells me you are still having difficulty controlling the change. And your cravat has been tied very simply of late, even for evening events.”

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“Some people just shouldn't be disturbed in their inclinations, whether large or small. A reminder can instantly turn enthusiasm into aversion and spoil everything.”

People Turns Enthusiasm Inclination Reminders Spoil Disturbed Aversion

Book:Fair Play

Source: Fair Play

“Lord Maccon believed that if his trousers were on his legs, and something else was on his torso, he was dressed. The less done after that, the better. His wife had been startled to find that in the summertime, he actually went around their room barefoot! Once -- and only once, mind you -- he even attempted to join her for tea in such a state. Impossible man. Alexia put a stop to that posthaste.”

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Book:Heartless: Book 4 of The Parasol Protectorate

Source: Heartless: Book 4 of The Parasol Protectorate

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“I have been the victim of heartless malice.”

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Author:Taylor Caldwell

“This was real. And it was me. I had lived that life, and I had died that death. I was staring at the very end of me.”

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Book:Elixir

Source: Elixir