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“Modesty is a valuable merit ... in people who have no other, and the appearance of it is extremely useful to those who have.”

Quote by Ada Leverson

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Ada Leverson, a British writer born on October 10, 1862, and died on August 30, 1933, is known for her unique sense of humor and profound insight into Victorian era life. more

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