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“The mother cannot expect her daughter to understand the mysteries of housekeeping without education. She should instruct them patiently, lovingly, and make the work as agreeable as she can by her cheerful countenance and encouraging words of approval. If they fail once, twice, or thrice, censure not.”

Quote by Ellen G. White

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Ellen G. White, born on November 26, 1827, and died on July 16, 1915, was a prominent American author and Christian leader. Her writings have had a profound impact on the Christian world, particularly within the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. more

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