EB White

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Elwyn Brooks "E. B." White (July 11, 1899 – October 1, 1985), was an American writer. He was a contributor to The New Yorker magazine and a co-author of the English language style guide, The Elements of Style, which is commonly known as "Strunk & White". He also wrote books for children, including Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan. Charlotte's Web was voted the top children's novel in a 2012 survey of School Library Journal readers, not for the first time.


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Quote Left Advice to young writers who want to get ahead without annoying delays: donÆt write about Man, write about 'a' man Quote Right
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Quote Left Whatever else an American believes or disbelieves about himself, he is absolutely sure he has a sense of humor. Quote Right
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Quote Left An intelligence service is, in fact, a stupidity service. Quote Right
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Quote Left Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half the time Quote Right
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Quote Left Wilbur burst into tears. "I dont want to die," he moaned. "I want to stay alive, right here in my comfortable manure pile with all my friends. I want to breathe the beautiful air and lie in the beautiful sun." Quote Right
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Quote LeftYou've charmed us. It is a privilege to compete in the inspirational poetry contests you design and judge. You give this community of poets something to write about; something to reach for; a reason to try new poetry forms; and a way to measure success. Your contests are enjoyable and your efforts are praiseworthy. Thank you!Quote Right

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