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I'm one of those writers who, when writing, believes she's god-and that she hasn't bestowed free will on any of her characters. In that sense there are no surprises in any of my books.

Quote by Lynn Abbey about writers, books, writing, common sense, sense, god

What gift has providence bestowed on man that is so dear...

What gift has providence bestowed on man that is so dear to him as his children?

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero about gifts, children, man

Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner...

Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner in which it is bestowed.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about value

To get a name can happen but to few; it is one of the few things that cannot be brought. It is the free gift of mankind, which must be deserved before it will be granted, and is at last unwillingly bestowed.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about gifts, name, things

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