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“When will women begin to have the first glimmer that above all other loyalties is the loyalty toTruth, i.e., to yourself, that husband, children, friends and countryare as nothing to that.”

Quote by Alice James

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Alice James, a British novelist born on August 7, 1848, and died on March 6, 1892. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound psychological insights, which have had a profound impact on literature. more

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