"The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind. It is a moral illumination."
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Elizabeth Hardwick (1916-2007) was an influential American novelist, essayist, and critic, known for her incisive explorations of contemporary life and the complexities of gender. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, she became a key figure in the literary landscape, co-founding the influential literary magazine *New York Review of Books*. Hardwick's works, such as *Sleepless Nights* and *The Ghost Writer*, showcase her sharp intellect and keen observations on society. Her legacy endures as a beacon of feminist thought and literary innovation, inspiring generations of writers.
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"Adversity is a great teacher, but this teacher makes us pay dearly for its instruction; and often the profit we derive, is not worth the price we paid."
Elizabeth Hardwick