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Quote by Alice Hegan Rice

“When one has a famishing thirst for happiness, one is apt to gulp down diversions wherever they are offered.”

Quote by Alice Hegan Rice

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Alice Hegan Rice
Alice Hegan Rice

Alice Hegan Rice was an American novelist born on January 11, 1870, and died on February 10, 1942. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights. more

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