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“He who has lost only those of whose faith and truth he is sure, has not yet reached the depth of human desolation.”

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Evelyn Beatrice Hall

Evelyn Beatrice Hall was a British writer renowned for her wit and social commentary. Born on September 28, 1868, and passing away on April 13, 1956, Hall made significant contributions to journalism and literature. She was a member of the Bloomsbury Group and is best known for her biography of Voltaire. more

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