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Quote by Muriel Spark

“Give me a girl at an impressionable age and she is mine for life.”

Quote by Muriel Spark

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Muriel Spark was a Scottish author known for her wit and sharp social commentary. Born on February 1, 1918, in Edinburgh, Scotland, she passed away on April 13, 2006. Spark's writing often delved into themes of identity, morality, and the human condition, with her novel 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' being one of her most celebrated works. more

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