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Quote by Virginia Woolf

“Why have I so little control? It is the case of much waste and pain in my life.”

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British modernist writer, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound portrayal of female experience. Her works include 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Mrs. Dalloway'. more

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