“a person who was clever ought to be clever enough not to be unjust or deliberately unkind to anyone.”
Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Work
Sara Crewe: Or, What Happened at the Miss Minchin's Boarding School
This book follows the journey of Sara Crewe, a young girl who faces adversity and discovers resilience at a boarding school run by Miss Minchin. more
Author
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English playwright known for her rich imagination and delicate emotional descriptions. Her works spanned various genres including drama, novels, and poetry, with her most famous works being 'Little Women' and 'The Secret Garden'. Born on November 24, 1849, she passed away on October 29, 1924. more
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