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Quote by Agnes Strickland

“Next to the virtue, the fun in this world is what we can least spare.”

Quote by Agnes Strickland

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Agnes Strickland

Agnes Strickland, born on August 19, 1796 and died on July 8, 1874, was an English writer known for her biographical literature, particularly her writings on the lives of women, which have had a profound impact on later generations. more

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