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“When the desire ain't on me I don't need help. When it is on me I don't want any. See? Like the old fellah that never mended his roof. Said on a wet day he couldn't do it and on a dry day it was as good as anybody's.”

Quote by Agnes Sligh Turnbull

Book:The Gown of Glory
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The Gown of Glory

This book delves into the profound narrative of a gown that symbolizes the struggles and triumphs of its wearers, intertwining their lives with the broader historical context of their times. more

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Agnes Sligh Turnbull
Agnes Sligh Turnbull

Agnes Sligh Turnbull was an American writer born on October 14, 1888, and passed away on January 31, 1982. She is known for her children's literature, particularly for her stories depicting the life in the Southern United States. more

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