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“Any human companionship, even the dearest and most perfect, would have been alien to her then. She was sufficient unto herself, needing not love nor comradeship nor any human emotion to round out her felicity. Such moments come rarely in any life, but when they do come they are inexpressibly wonderful - as if the finite were for a second infinity - as if humanity were for a space uplifted into divinity - as if all ugliness had vanished, leaving only flawless beauty.”

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Book:Emily Climbs
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Emily Climbs

In this narrative, Emily, a spirited and determined protagonist, faces the physical and emotional trials of scaling a formidable mountain. The story explores themes of personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of one's dreams. more

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L.M. Montgomery

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