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Quote by Mario Benedetti

“The real influence on my work was reality, that of my country and Latin America in general.”

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Mario Benedetti was an Uruguayan journalist, writer, and poet. His works, which extensively covered political, social, and cultural issues, were beloved by readers in Uruguay and throughout Latin America. more

“The making of miracles to edification was as ardently admired by pious Victorians as it was sternly discouraged by Jesus of Nazareth. Not that the Victorians were unique in this respect. Modern writers also indulge in edifying miracles though they generally prefer to use them to procure unhappy endings, by which piece of thaumaturgy they win the title of realists.”

Use Jesus Winning Pieces Modern Unique Miracle Unhappy Titles Discouraged Indulge Happy Endings Realist Pious Indulge In Nazareth Edification Unhappy Endings

Book:The Mind of the Maker

Source: The Mind of the Maker

“Eunice Parchman killed the Coverdale family because she could not read or write.”

Writing

Author:Ruth Rendell

“I think Peter Dickinson is hands down the best stylist as a writer and the most interesting storyteller in my genre.”

Thinking Hands Interesting Genre Peter Storyteller Most Interesting Stylist

Author:Sara Paretsky

“A guest is a jewel on the cushion of hospitality”

Guests Jewels Hospitality Cushions

Book:Death of a Dude

Source: Death of a Dude

“Dignities are like faces; no two are the same.”

Two Faces Dignity

Book:Before Midnight

Source: Before Midnight

“I don't approve of open fires. You can't think, or talk or even make love in front of a fireplace. All you can do is stare at it.”

Thinking Can Do Fire Fronts Staring Making Love Fireplaces

Author:Rex Stout

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