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Brief author info: Ivy Compton-Burnett (1892-1969) English writer. Had difficult childhood-governess to eleven siblings, two brothers (including favorite) died, two youngest sisters committed suicide; this background influenced work, marked by themes of parental tyranny, misery, and greed.

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Time is not a great healer. It is an indifferent and perfunctory one. Sometimes it does not heal at all. And sometimes when it seems to, no healing has been necessary.

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There is more difference within the sexes than between them.

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Motivational Quote

Keep in mind that the true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good.

- Ann Landers

Wise Quote

A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left.

- Marilyn Monroe

Wise Quote

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

- Mark Twain

Understanding Quote

To understand is hard. Once one understands, action is easy.

- Sun Yat-sen

Strength Quote

Some people think it's holding on that makes one strong. Sometimes it's letting go.

- Sylvia Robinson

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