"The novel is rescued life."

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Source : Hortense Calisher (2013). “Herself: An Autobiographical Work”, p.434, Open Road Media

Hortense Calisher

“I think people who are horrifically abused as children and then start to repeat the same thing to their own offspring or to others, you start to see evil inherent. That's what the Catholic Church feels is necessary to exorcise, to cleanse.”
“Noise triÂumphs and reigns supreme over the senÂsiÂbilÂity ofÂ men.”
“We have been given the gift of life in this perplexing world to become who we ultimately are: creatures of boundless love, caring compassion, and wisdom.”
“This deal is a sugar-coated satan sandwich. If you lift the bun, you will not like what you see.”

Source : twitter.com. August 1, 2011.
“I have had friends who have acted kindly towards me, and it has been my good fortune to have it in my power to give them substantial proofs of my gratitude.”
“I'm the computer operator for Operation Rescue National.”
“Three years ago I came to Florida without a nickel in my pocket. Now I've got a nickel in my pocket”
“I only train, I don't know what a break is.”

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