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Quote by Eva Burrows

“We are working to help people become better people; then this will become a better world.”

Quote by Eva Burrows

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Eva Burrows was a renowned author, born on September 15, 1929, and passed away on March 20, 2015. Her works covered a variety of themes and were well-received by readers. more

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