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Elizabeth Kostova

Elizabeth Kostova

Born: 12-25-1964

Elizabeth Kostova is an American novelist best known for her debut novel, "The Historian," which seamlessly blends history, mystery, and the supernatural. Born in 1964, she holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. Kostova's work often explores intricate narratives and richly detailed settings. Her storytelling prowess has captivated readers worldwide, earning her critical acclaim and a dedicated following.

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That's the thing about art, it's so easy to see the best in someone else's work.

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I am always an optimist. The world is only good as people make it.

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Love is everything it's cracked up to be… It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for.

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Art is the most beautiful of all lies.

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I am not this way because I want to be, but because I am, and I have no choice.

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If you want to feel deeply, you have to think deeply.

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I think I love you as much as I love my own life.

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We are all alike, on the inside.

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I can't imagine being afraid to love someone.

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Love is like a wind stirring the grass beneath trees on a black night.

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The world is a canvas, and I was once a painter. I believe we all are, even if we refuse to pick up a brush.

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The only thing that will never go away is love. Love is a force that can neither be created nor destroyed.

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