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“If a superior woman marry a vulgar or inferior man, he makes her miserable, but seldom governs her mind or vulgarizes her nature; and if there be love on his side, the chances are that in the end she will elevate and refine him.”

Quote by Anna Brownell Jameson

Book:A commonplace book of thoughts, memories and fancies, original and selected

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A commonplace book of thoughts, memories and fancies, original and selected

This book serves as a repository of the author's thoughts, memories, and creative inspirations, offering a glimpse into their personal experiences and imaginative world. more

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Anna Brownell Jameson

Anna Brownell Jameson was an English writer born in May 1794 and died in March 1860. She is known for her extensive literary works and her contributions to the advancement of women's literary status. more

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