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“The fact that beauty is at one and the same time without cost and above price, robs it of the curse of possessiveness.”

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Alice Hegan Rice
Alice Hegan Rice

Alice Hegan Rice was an American novelist born on January 11, 1870, and died on February 10, 1942. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights. more

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