Katherine Mansfield
1888 - 1923
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Biography
Katherine Mansfield was a prominent New Zealand modernist short story writer who was born in 1888 in Wellington, New Zealand. She moved to England at a young age and became associated with prominent literary figures such as D.H. Lawrence and Virginia Woolf. Mansfield's writing is known for its innovative storytelling techniques and keen exploration of themes such as identity, relationships, and the complexities of human nature. Despite her short life, Mansfield left a lasting impact on the world of literature with her distinctive literary style and insightful narratives.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself.
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Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life itself would come to be different.
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Risk! Risk anything! Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth.
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The pleasure isn't in owning the person. The pleasure is this. Having another contender in the room with you.
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Happiness is not a destination, it is a manner of traveling. Happiness is not an end in itself.