“a loss of sensibility follows a loss of innocence, at once a penalty and a compensation.”
Quote by Dodie Smith
Author
Dodie Smith
Dodie Smith was an English novelist, best known for her children's literature, particularly the Winnie-the-Pooh series, which has become a global classic. Born on May 3, 1896, in London, she passed away on November 24, 1990. more
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