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“nothing is as conventional as adolescence.”

Quote by Margaret Deland

Book:The Iron Woman

Work

This book delves into the story of a woman who embodies strength and determination, facing various challenges and overcoming adversity throughout her life. more

Author

Margaret Deland

Margaret Deland was an American novelist born on February 23, 1857, and died on January 13, 1945. Known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals, her works often explore themes of human nature, morality, and religion, with notable titles including 'The Hidden Garden'. more

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Book:Dr. Lavendar's People

Source: Dr. Lavendar's People

“Anger as well as love casts out fear.”

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“To talk over a quarrel, with its inevitable accompaniment of self-justification, is too much like handling cobwebs to be very successful.”

Self Successful Too Much Inevitable Justification Quarrels Cobwebs Self Justification

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“There's one thing that always interests me about you good people, not your certainty that the rest of us are swine, - no doubt we are, - but your certainty that your opinions are pearls.”

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“Twenty-five years ago, Christmas was not the burden that it is now; there was less haggling and weighing, less quid pro quo, less fatigue of body, less weariness of soul; and, most of all, there was less loading up with trash.”

Years Soul Body Five Years Ago Twenties Burden Christmas Five Years Ridicule Trash Fatigue Twenty Five Weariness Weighing Quid Pro Quo

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“the profession of the ministry is like matrimony: if it is possible for you to keep out of it, it's a sign that you've no business to go into it!”

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Book:Around Old Chester

Source: Around Old Chester

“the blue and cloudless day closes like the lid of a casket of jewels upon the violet rim of sea, and shuts out the light.”

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“Real divorce takes place without a decree.”

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