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Quote by Jean Webster

“Half of the time I don't know what they're talking about; their jokes seem to relate to a past that everyone but me has shared. I'm a foreigner in the world and I don't understand the language.”

Quote by Jean Webster

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Jean Webster
Jean Webster

Jean Webster was an American writer born on July 24, 1876, and died on June 11, 1916. Known for her humorous and witty writing style, her works were highly appreciated by readers. more

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