“There are some chagrins of the heart which a friend ought to try to console without betraying a knowledge of their existence, as there are physical maladies which a physician ought to seek to heal without letting the sufferer know that he has discovered their extent.”
Quote by Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington
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Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington, was an English novelist born on September 1, 1789, and died on June 4, 1849. She was known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, and her works were prominent in English literature during the early 19th century. more
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