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“Society, by insisting on conventions, has merely insisted on certain convenient signs by which we may know that a man is considering, in daily life, the comfort of other people.”

Quote by Katharine Fullerton Gerould

Book:Modes and Morals

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Modes and Morals

This book delves into the intricacies of social behaviors and the philosophical underpinnings of moral values. more

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Katharine Fullerton Gerould

Katharine Fullerton Gerould was an American writer renowned for her contributions to children's literature. Born on February 6, 1879, and passing away on July 27, 1944, Gerould's works often addressed themes of social justice and the value of education. more

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