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title: "2 Elliott Merrick Quotes - Famous Writer (Northern nurse)"
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# Elliott Merrick

(1905–1997)   Writer

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Elliott Merrick was a writer, best known for *Northern nurse*.

## Quick Facts About Elliott Merrick

Born January 1, 1905

Died April 22, 1997

Profession Writer

Notable works Northern nurse

## About Elliott Merrick

Elliott Merrick was an American writer best known for his memoirs about Labrador. He was also an editor, teacher, farmer and sailor. In addition he wrote for magazines, including The New Yorker and Reader's Digest.

##  Quotes by Elliott Merrick

> [It is forever unspeakable that man must suffer so. But you learn to control yourself, to work efficiently. ... I used to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/elliott-merrick/it-is-forever-unspeakable-that-man-must-suffer-so-but-you-learn-to/)

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[Cheeks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cheeks/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cee/elliott-merrick-108341_cheeks_it-is-forever-unspeakable-that-man-must_2209598.jpg)

> [To work hard and then loaf; to know hardship and then luxury, to learn about society and then color it with a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/elliott-merrick/to-work-hard-and-then-loaf-to-know-hardship-and-then-luxury-to-learn/)

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[Color](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/color/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a49/elliott-merrick-108341_color_to-work-hard-and-then-loaf-to-know-hards_2946745.jpg)

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