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“The past is only the present become invisible and mute; and because it is invisible and mute, its memorized glances and its murmurs are infinitely precious. We are tomorrow's past.”

Quote by Mary Webb

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Mary Webb
Mary Webb

Mary Webb, born on March 25, 1881, was an accomplished novelist from the early 20th century in the United Kingdom. She is renowned for her unique literary style and profound depiction of rural life in England. more

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