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Quote by Charlotte Bronte

“As far as my experience of matrimony goes -- I think it tends to draw you out of, and away from yourself.”

Quote by Charlotte Bronte

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Charlotte Bronte

Charlotte Brontë was an English novelist known for her novel Jane Eyre, which is considered a classic of English literature. Her works are known for their deep psychological insights and emotional intensity. more

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