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Quote by Flannery OConnor
Writing a novel is a terrible experience, during which the hair of

Writing a novel is a terrible experience, during which the hair often falls out and the teeth decay. – Flannery OConnor

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To expect too much is to have a sentimental view of life and this is a softness that ends in bitterness. – Flannery OConnor

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