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“To sleep around is absolutely wrong for a woman; it's degrading and it completely ruins her personality. Sooner or later it will destroy all that is feminine and beautiful and idealistic in her.”

Quote by Barbara Cartland

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Barbara Cartland

Barbara Cartland, a renowned British author, was born on July 9, 1901, and passed away on May 21, 2000. Known for her romantic novels, she was one of the best-selling authors of the 20th century. more

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