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“Woman is superlative; the best leader in life, the best guide in happy days, the best consoler in sorrow.”

Quote by Johann Gottfried Seume

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Johann Gottfried Seume

Johann Gottfried Seume, born on January 29, 1763, and died on June 13, 1810, was a German writer, traveler, and translator. He is known for his unique travel diaries and literary works. more

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