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“I have never written a word that did not come from my heart. I never shall.”

Quote by Nellie Bly

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Nellie Bly was an American journalist and women's advocate, renowned for her pioneering investigative journalism and her advocacy for women's rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is most famous for her 72-day trip around the world, which was inspired by Jules Verne's novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days'. Bly's undercover reporting exposed the harsh realities of institutions such as the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island, leading to significant reforms. She was a pioneer for women in journalism and her work has had a lasting impact on the field. more

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