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“The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value”

Quote by Charles Dudley Warner

Book:My Summer in a Garden

Work

My Summer in a Garden

This book takes readers on a journey through the author's transformative summer spent in a garden, exploring themes of nature, self-reflection, and the passage of time. more

Author

Charles Dudley Warner

Charles Dudley Warner was an American novelist born on September 12, 1829, and died on October 20, 1900. Known for his humor and satire, his works include notable titles such as 'The Country of the Pointed Firs'. more

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