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“Under pressure, people admit to murder, setting fire to the village church or robbing a bank, but never to being bores.”

Quote by Elsa Maxwell

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Elsa Maxwell
Elsa Maxwell

Elsa Maxwell was a renowned author, born on May 24, 1883, and passed away on November 1, 1963. She wrote across various genres, including novels, biographies, and travel literature. more

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