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“The morality code that remains after the religion that produced it is rejected is like the perfume that lingers in an empty bottle.”

Quote by Sigrid Undset

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Sigrid Undset was a Norwegian novelist renowned for her historical novels set in medieval Norway. She is most celebrated for her 'Kristin Lavransdatter' trilogy, which earned her the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928. Her works often delve into themes of morality, faith, and social justice. more

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