“There are too many men and women; there is too little Humanity. ... There is a dearth of understanding, of nakedness of spirit. All of us are over-dressed; no man knows what heart beats in his neighbour's bosom.”
Quote by Anna Kingsford
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Anna Kingsford
Anna Kingsford was a 19th-century British author and thinker known for her advocacy of animal rights, vegetarianism, and religious freedom. Her works covered a wide range of subjects, including philosophy, religion, and science. more
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