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“What an immense power over the life is the power of possessing distinct aims. The voice, the dress, the look, the very motion of a person, define and alter when he or she begins to live for a reason.”

Quote by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward

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Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward was an American author born on January 28, 1844, and died on January 28, 1911. She is known for her works that focus on women, family, and social issues, which had a profound impact on American literature from the late 19th to the early 20th century. more

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