“Half of our sorrows come from setting exalted standards for people and then breaking our hearts when they fail to live up to them.”
Quote by Alice Hegan Rice
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Alice Hegan Rice
Alice Hegan Rice was an American novelist born on January 11, 1870, and died on February 10, 1942. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights. more
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