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Quote by Christina Rossetti

“Hope is like a hairball trembling from its birth.”

Quote by Christina Rossetti

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Christina Rossetti

Christina Rossetti was a prominent Victorian-era British poet known for her profound emotional depth and religious themes. Her poetry has had a lasting impact on subsequent generations. more

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