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Twice Upon a Marigold

In this heartwarming tale, a young woman finds solace and purpose in a small community, as she navigates the complexities of her own life and the lives of those around her. more

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Jean Ferris
Jean Ferris

Jean Ferris, born in the United States in 1939, was an accomplished writer whose works spanned various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. Ferris is known for her unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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“I'm starting to believe that happily ever after includes people doing things that upset each other. We all get cranky, or impatient, or worried, or careless enough to do or say things that hurt someone else. Like it or not, that's normal. We can't blame it all on Olympia's bad energy. The important part is that we feel sorry about what we've done and make up for it. That's something Olympia never did.”

“Congratulations. You have met your conscience. In my experience, the world is divided between those who have one and those who don't. And the ones with one are divided into those who will act on their conscience and those who won't. Those who will are, I'm afraid, the smallest category. They will *jeito*. It's Brazilian Portuguese. It means to find a way to get something done, no matter what the obstacles.”

“One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: ‘To rise above little things’.”

“It is in the whole process of meeting and solving problems that life has meaning. Problems are the cutting edge that distinguishes between success and failure. Problems call forth our courage and our wisdom; indeed, they create our courage and our wisdom. It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually. It is through the pain of confronting and resolving problems that we learn.”