I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way the… - Willa Cather

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I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do.

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Willa Sibert Cather (7 December 1873 – 24 April 1947) is among the most eminent American authors, known for her depictions of US life in her novels.

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Alternative Names: Willa Sibert Cather • Wilella Sibert “Willa” Cather • Wilella Sibert Cather

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I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do. - Willa Cather

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