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“Sentiment, crystallized, grows into sentimentality. It lost all spontaneity, which was the essence of feeling. It was dated--old-fashioned.”

Quote by Margaret Ayer Barnes

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Margaret Ayer Barnes
Margaret Ayer Barnes

Margaret Ayer Barnes was an American playwright born on April 8, 1886, and passed away on October 25, 1967. Known for her profound social insights and exploration of female characters, her works have left a lasting impact on American theater. more

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