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Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell

“I do not know whether I am brave or not till I am tried...”

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Elizabeth Gaskell's classic novel delves into the lives of Margaret Hale and her family as they relocate from the North to the industrialized South of England. The story examines themes of social reform, class struggle, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of the burgeoning industrial revolution. more

Author

Elizabeth Gaskell

Elizabeth Gaskell was a British novelist born on September 29, 1810, in Manchester. Her works primarily depicted the social life of Britain during the Industrial Revolution, focusing on the lives of the working class. Gaskell is renowned for her delicate emotional portrayal and profound social insight, with notable works including 'Mary Barton' and 'North and South'. more

“When we feel lonely, when we feel hopeless, what we want to do is to move to the right or the left. We don't want to sit and feel what we feel. We don't want to go through the detox. Yet the middle way encourages us to do just that. It encourages us to awaken the bravery that exists in everyone without exception, including you and me.”

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Book:When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

Source: When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

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Book:The Last Year of the War

Source: The Last Year of the War

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Author:C.A.A. Savastano

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