“The rainiest nights, like the rainiest lives, are by no means the saddest.”
Quote by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Author
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward was an American author born on January 28, 1844, and died on January 28, 1911. She is known for her works that focus on women, family, and social issues, which had a profound impact on American literature from the late 19th to the early 20th century. more
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