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I was always fascinated, even as a child, by antiques and ancient times. I always felt I should have been born in the 17
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"I was always fascinated, even as a child, by antiques and ancient times. I always felt I should have been born in the 17th or 18th century. They really had a big stone castle with authentic furniture"

- Margaret O'Brien

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This quote by Margaret O'Brien speaks with her lifelong fascination with antiques and ancient times. Even as a kid, she was drawn to the past and seemed like she needs to have been born in the 17th or 18th century. She was especially mesmerized by the concept of a big stone castle with genuine furnishings, likely imagining the grandeur and history that such a location would include. This quote speaks with the power of the past to capture the creativity and to influence a longing for a different time. O'Brien's fascination with antiques and ancient times is a testament to the timelessness of history and the power of fond memories.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Margaret O'Brien somewhere between January 15, 1937 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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