“tis true that tho' People can transcend their Characters in Times of Tranquillity, they can ne'er do so in Times of Tumult.”
Book:Fanny
Quote by Erica Jong
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Erica Jong
Erica Jong is a renowned American author, born on March 26, 1942. Her works, focusing on female perspectives and sexual liberation, have gained widespread popularity. Her representative works include 'How to Be a Woman'. more
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