“I have much more confidence in the charity which begins in the home and diverges into a large humanity, than in the world-wide philanthropy which begins at the outside of our horizon to converge into egotism.”
Quote by Anna Brownell Jameson
Work
A commonplace book of thoughts, memories and fancies, original and selected
This book serves as a repository of the author's thoughts, memories, and creative inspirations, offering a glimpse into their personal experiences and imaginative world. more
Author
Anna Brownell Jameson
Anna Brownell Jameson was an English writer born in May 1794 and died in March 1860. She is known for her extensive literary works and her contributions to the advancement of women's literary status. more
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