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Quote by Willa Cather

“Most of the basic material a writer works with is acquired before the age of fifteen.”

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American author known for her depictions of the American Midwest. Cather's works often feature female protagonists, showcasing their resilience and growth in challenging environments. Her notable works include 'My Ántonia' and 'O Pioneers!' more

“Her image had passed into his soul for ever and no word had broken the holy silence of his ecstasy. Her eyes had called him and his soul had leaped at the call. To live, to err, to fall, to triumph, to recreate life out of life! A wild angel had appeared to him, the angel of mortal youth and beauty, an envoy from the fair courts of life, to throw open before him in an instant of ecstasy the gates of all the ways of error and glory. On and on and on and on!”

Way Soul Eye Fall Silence Youth Broken Holy Glory Angel Fairs Court Errors Mortals Triumph Instant Gates Ecstasy Her Eyes

Book:A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

Source: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

“What about you? You didn't even think twice about following those two. They say, 'Let's go onto the ice' and right away you say, 'Where do I put my paws?' If you ask me, you're the brave one.”

Ifs Thinking Two Asks Brave Following Ice Ask Me Paws Think Twice Brave One

Book:Seekers #5: Fire in the Sky

Source: Seekers #5: Fire in the Sky

“They're not just dreams. Not anymore, I dream more than I wake now, and, at times, I have crossed over. Can't you see? I've been there.”

Dream Just A Dream

Book:Winter's Tale

Source: Winter's Tale

“Some writers later, describing the events of that night and day, wrote that Wan'yen of the Altai had seen a spirit-dragon of the river and become afraid. Writers do that sort of thing. They like dragons in their tales.”

Spirit Night Events Rivers Tales Dragons Describing

Author:Guy Gavriel Kay

“I kind of wanted someone to rearrange the stars so they spelled out his words. I needed them big and bright, and somewhere I could see then when things felt dark. I love you. And I'm so, so proud.”

Kind Bigs Wanted Stars Felt Dark Love You Proud Needed Wanted Someone

Author:Kiera Cass

“Social gains are never handed out. They must be seized.”

Social Gains Womens Rights

Book:Lean In for Graduates

Source: Lean In for Graduates

“Home is now behind you, the world is ahead!”

World Home Behinds Behind You

Author:J. R. R. Tolkien

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