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“... health is the obstacle, which ... must stand in the way of a girl's acquiring the intellectual strength, which ... is so invaluable to a boy.”

Quote by Elizabeth Missing Sewell

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Elizabeth Missing Sewell

Elizabeth Missing Sewell, an English author born in February 1815 and died in August 1906, is known for her delicate emotions and profound moral exploration in her works, mainly focusing on children's literature. more

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