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One can live in the shadow of an idea without grasping it.
Elizabeth Bowen
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"One can live in the shadow of an idea without grasping it."
— Elizabeth Bowen

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About Elizabeth Bowen

Elizabeth Bowen was a Novelist from Ireland (1899–1973).

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Who said "One can live in the shadow of an idea without grasping it."?
This quote is attributed to Elizabeth Bowen, a Novelist from Ireland.
When did Elizabeth Bowen live?
Elizabeth Bowen lived from 1899 – 1973.