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Susan Edmonstone Ferrier, born on September 7, 1782, and died on November 5, 1854, was a renowned Scottish novelist. Her works are known for their delicate psychological portrayals and profound insights into social issues.

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Famous Susan Edmonstone Ferrier Quotes

“lovers, it is well known, carry the art of tautology to its utmost perfection, and even the most impatient of them can both bear to hear and repeat the same things times without number, till the sound becomes the echo to the sense or the nonsense previously uttered.”

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Book:The inheritance, by the author of Marriage. By the author of 'Marriage'. Revised by the author

Source: The inheritance, by the author of Marriage. By the author of 'Marriage'. Revised by the author

“I am for everything starting into full-blown perfection at once.”

Perfection Starting

Book:The inheritance, by the author of Marriage. By the author of 'Marriage'. Revised by the author

Source: The inheritance, by the author of Marriage. By the author of 'Marriage'. Revised by the author

About the Author

Born: September 7, 1782
Died: November 5, 1854
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 14

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The inheritance, by the author of Marriage. By the author of 'Marriage'. Revised by the authorRelated source material

MarriageRelated source material

Marriage [by S.E. Ferrier].Related source material

Marriage [by S.E. Ferrier]. Edinb. edRelated source material

The inheritance, by the author of MarriageRelated source material

The inheritance, by the author of Marriage. Edinburgh edRelated source material

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