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“Somehow, I never feel like good things b'long to me till I pass 'em on to somebody else.”

Quote by Alice Hegan Rice

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Alice Hegan Rice

Alice Hegan Rice was an American novelist born on January 11, 1870, and died on February 10, 1942. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights. more

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