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Daphne du Maurier

Daphne du Maurier

Born: 05-12-1907

Daphne du Maurier was a renowned British author best known for her suspenseful novels and gothic romances. Born in 1907, she crafted classics like "Rebecca" and "Jamaica Inn," which captivated readers with their atmospheric storytelling and intricate plots. Her work often explores themes of identity and the supernatural. Du Maurier's literary legacy continues to influence the genre, making her a significant figure in 20th-century literature.

Quotes

There’s things that happen in a man's life that are not meant to be known.

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secretsmystery

Happiness is like a bird with twenty wings. Try to catch one and it flies away. Try to catch it again, and it flies to somebody else.

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happinesslife

It's a strange life, isn't it? It's a life that makes you think.

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lifereflection

When the wind is sou’west at Jamaica, it’s a warning for the sailor man.

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warningforeshadowing

There is no room for love in a life like this.

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lovesacrifice

The devil will be your master, and you will live in hell and be a servant of evil all your born days.

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evilwarning

But there’s no use thinking of the past and the things that have been, for there’s no way of making them right.

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pastforgiveness

Tis a wild night, Mary, and there’s an ill wind blowing. The devil rides out tonight.

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evilwarning

You can’t tell the wind which way to blow.

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fateacceptance

There’s a risk in any business. But I’ll say this for Joss: he’s a man who knows his business.

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businessrisk

You’re afraid of him. Well, don’t worry. You’re not the first he’s scared.

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fearcourage

Sometimes there’s a price to be paid for everything you do, and it’s the devil who sets the price.

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consequenceevil