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Quote by Olive Ann Burns

“We can ast for comfort and hope and patience and courage . . . and we’ll git what we ast for. They ain’t no gar’ntee thet we ain’t go’n have no troubles and ain’t go’n die. But shore as frogs croak and cows bellow, God’ll forgive us if’n we ast Him to.”

Quote by Olive Ann Burns

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Olive Ann Burns
Olive Ann Burns

Olive Ann Burns (July 17, 1924 - July 4, 1990) was an American writer known for her portrayals of rural Southern life. Her most famous work, 'Cross Creek', was published in 1962 and won the Pulitzer Prize, earning her widespread acclaim and recognition. more

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