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“Do any of us understand ourselves? all the different selves that each of us is?”

Quote by Mary Louisa Molesworth

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Mary Louisa Molesworth

Mary Louisa Molesworth was an English writer renowned for her children's literature. Born on May 29, 1839, and passing away on January 20, 1921, her works were beloved for their warm stories and rich imagination. more

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