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“Love unspoken is the most tremendous force in the world. One is amazed at the way in which people waste their time making speeches, agitating, praying, even. They might save their breath. The great lovers of the world, in silence, rule the world.”

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Mary Webb
Mary Webb

Mary Webb, born on March 25, 1881, was an accomplished novelist from the early 20th century in the United Kingdom. She is renowned for her unique literary style and profound depiction of rural life in England. more

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