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Quote by Rose Fyleman

“Blind folk see the fairies. Oh, better far than we, Who miss the shining of their wings Because our eyes are filled with things We do not wish to see.”

Quote by Rose Fyleman

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Rose Fyleman was an English writer renowned for her children's literature. Born in 1877 and passing away in 1957, Fyleman's works are celebrated for their imagination and poetic style. Many of her stories and poems are still cherished by children today. more

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