Willa Cather quotes, with sources
American novelist celebrated for her depictions of frontier life. Here are 3 short quotes by Willa Cather (1873 – 1947), each with the work it comes from, drawn from 3 sources.
That is happiness; to be dissolved into something complete and great.
The history of every country begins in the heart of a man or a woman.
Every artist makes himself born. It is very much harder than the other time, and longer.
Sources
- My Ántonia, 1918
- O Pioneers!, 1913
- The Song of the Lark, 1915
Themes
Joy Spiritual Purpose Courage Creativity Growth
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