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Quote by Virginia Woolf

“You cannot, it seems, let children run about the streets. People who have seen them running wild in Russia say that the sight is not a pleasant one.”

Quote by Virginia Woolf

Book:A Room of One’s Own

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A Room of One’s Own

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British modernist writer, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound portrayal of female experience. Her works include 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Mrs. Dalloway'. more

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