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“To cement a new friendship, especially between foreigners or persons of a different social world, a spark with which both were secretly charged must fly from person to person, and cut across the accidents of place and time.”

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Cornelia Otis Skinner
Cornelia Otis Skinner

Cornelia Otis Skinner was an American author known for her witty and humorous writing style. Her works often focused on the roles and experiences of women in society, exploring their perspectives. Born on May 30, 1899, Skinner passed away on July 9, 1979. more

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