“Affliction comes to us, not to make us sad but sober; not to make us sorry but wise.”
Quote by H. G. Wells
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H. G. Wells
H.G. Wells was a prominent English writer known for his science fiction, history, and social commentary. His most famous works include 'The Time Machine,' 'The War of the Worlds,' and 'The Invisible Man.' Born on September 21, 1866, in Bromley, Kent, England, Wells passed away on August 13, 1946. more
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