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“There are not unfrequently substantial reasons underneath for customs that appear to us absurd; and if I were ever again to find myself amongst strangers, I should be solicitous to examine before I condemned.”

Quote by Charlotte Bronte

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Charlotte Bronte

Charlotte Brontë was an English novelist known for her novel Jane Eyre, which is considered a classic of English literature. Her works are known for their deep psychological insights and emotional intensity. more

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Source: Jane Eyre

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Source: The Professor: Easyread Super Large 24pt Edition

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Source: Jane Eyre

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Source: Jane Eyre

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