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“Women may be whole oceans deeper than we are, but they are also a whole paradise better. She may have got us out of Eden, but as a compensation she makes the earth very pleasant.”

Quote by Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie

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Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie

Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie was a British novelist born on November 3, 1867, and passed away on August 13, 1906. She is recognized for her significant contributions to literature with her distinctive and thought-provoking novels. more

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