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Quote by Margery Williams

“Real isn't how you are made... It's a thing that happens to you.”

Quote by Margery Williams

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Margery Williams

Margery Williams was a British author born on July 22, 1881, and died on September 4, 1944. Known for her warm and imaginative stories, her works were highly cherished by children. more

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