“A poor man defended himself when charged with stealing food to appease the cravings of hunger, saying, the cries of the stomach silenced those of the conscience.”
Quote by Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington
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Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington, was an English novelist born on September 1, 1789, and died on June 4, 1849. She was known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, and her works were prominent in English literature during the early 19th century. more
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