“the greater part of the suffering in the world is caused not by wicked intents and hard hearts, but by the careless desire to shirk unpleasant facts, and the soft-heartedness that will assuage momentary pain at the price of making a life-long cripple, either mentally, morally, or physically.”
Quote by Marah Ellis Ryan
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Marah Ellis Ryan
Marah Ellis Ryan was an American author born in 1866 and died in 1934. Her works mainly focused on feminism and social reform, particularly on women's education and professional development. more
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