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Daphne du Maurier was an iconic English novelist known for her compelling stories that often blended mystery, romance, and psychological depth. Best known for Rebecca, du Maurier's work has influenced generations of writers and filmmakers, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of literature. Her ability to craft complex characters and immerse readers in suspenseful, atmospheric settings continues to inspire writers to explore the intricacies of human emotions and relationships. Du Maurier's impact shows that literature can transcend time and place, deeply affecting those who encounter it.
"All autobiography is self-indulgent."
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"All autobiography is self-indulgent."

Reflection, Autobiography, Self
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"When one is writing a novel in the first person, one must be that person."
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"When one is writing a novel in the first person, one must be that person."

Writing, First
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"Writers should be read, but neither seen nor heard."
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"Writers should be read, but neither seen nor heard."

Writing, Writers
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"What about the hero of The House on the Strand? What did it mean when he dropped the telephone at the end of the book? I don't really know, but I rather think he was going to be paralysed for life. Don't you?"
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"What about the hero of The House on the Strand? What did it mean when he dropped the telephone at the end of the book? I don't really know, but I rather think he was going to be paralysed for life. Don't you?"

Life, End
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"Women want love to be a novel, men a short story."
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"Women want love to be a novel, men a short story."

Love, Men, Women, Want
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"And I don't like books which are full of name dropping."
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"And I don't like books which are full of name dropping."

Books, Name
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"Happiness is not a possession to be prized, it is a quality of thought, a state of mind."
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"Happiness is not a possession to be prized, it is a quality of thought, a state of mind."

Happiness, Quality, Thought, Mind
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