“Old age is not one of the beauties of creation, but it is one of its harmonies. The law of contrasts is one of the laws of beauty. Under the conditions of our climate, shadow gives light its worth; sternness enhances mildness; solemnity, splendor. Varying proportions of size support and subserve one another.”
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Sophie Swetchine
Sophie Swetchine, born on November 22, 1782, and died in 1857, was a historical figure whose identity and profession remain unknown. more
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