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The quote says that childhood experiences shape a person so strongly that they can provide enough understanding for the rest of life. It also suggests that growing up already teaches hard lessons about human nature.
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Originally said in English.
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About Flannery O'Connor
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Books by Flannery O'Connor
The Complete Stories
2009
A good man is hard to find
1970
The violent bear it away
2007
Wise blood
1990
Mystery and manners
1992