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“One cannot be honest even at the end of one's life, for no one is wholly alone. We are bound to those we love, or to those who love us, and to those who need us to be brave, or content, or even happy enough to allow them not to worry about us. So we must refrain from giving pain, as our last gift to our fellows.”

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Florida Scott-Maxwell

Florida Scott-Maxwell was an English playwright known for her profound portrayal of female characters and her sharp insight into social issues. Her works had a significant impact on the British theater scene in the early 20th century. more

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