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Kathy George is an award-winning writer of short stories and fiction. She is the author of "Sargasso", "Estella" and "The Scent of Oranges". Kathy lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her family.

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The Scent of Oranges

3.79 avg rating — 913 ratings — published 2026 — 8 editions
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Sargasso

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Estella

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Vincent van Gogh
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?”
― Vincent Van Gogh

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
― E.E. Cummings

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― Neil Gaiman

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“I’m trying now to exaggerate the essence of things, and to deliberately leave vague what’s obvious.”
― Vincent Van Gogh, Complete Letters of Vincent Van Gogh - III vols

Shastra Deo
“Be sure to separate the kneecap
from the tendon and ligament
and grind it to dust
in a mortar and pestle.
Do not let them beg.
Do not let them kneel at the door.”
― Shastra Deo, The Agonist

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