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“A self is not something static, tied up in a pretty parcel and handed to the child, finished and complete. A self is always becoming.”

Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

Book:A Circle of Quiet

Work

A Circle of Quiet

This book is a reflective and introspective journey that delves into the author's personal experiences and observations, focusing on the beauty of simplicity and the importance of spiritual reflection in daily life. more

Author

Madeleine L'Engle

American writer, born on November 29, 1918, and died on September 6, 2007. Madeleine L'Engle is renowned for her science fiction and fantasy novels, with her most famous work being 'A Wrinkle in Time'. more

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