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“Our responsibility to ourselves comes first -- because in a sense what one is oneself is the responsibility that one has for others!”

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Phyllis Bottome

Phyllis Bottome was a Canadian-born British novelist celebrated for her popular historical and romantic novels. Born on May 31, 1884, and passing away on August 22, 1963, Bottome's works were characterized by complex characters and intricate plots, which garnered her a significant readership during her lifetime. more

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