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“He who, having lost one ideal, refuses to give his heart and soul to another and nobler, is like a man who declines to build a house on the rock because the wind and rain have ruined his house on the sand.”

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Constance Naden

Constance Naden, born on January 24, 1858, and died on December 23, 1889, was a British writer known for her poetry. Her works were celebrated for their unique style and emotional depth. more

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