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Quote by Frank O'Connor

“No man is ever as anti-feminist as a really feminine woman.”

Quote by Frank O'Connor

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Frank O'Connor was an Irish writer born on September 17, 1903, and died on March 10, 1966. He is renowned for his short stories, which are deeply influenced by Irish folk tales and mythology. more

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