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Quote by Edna Ferber

“Living the past is a dull and lonely business; looking back strains the neck muscles, causing you to bump into people not going your way.”

Quote by Edna Ferber

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Edna Ferber was an American novelist renowned for her rich imagination and profound social insight. Her works often feature female protagonists, exploring the status and roles of women in society. Her representative works include 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Anna Karenina'. more

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