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Woman is quick to revere genius, but in her secret soul she seldom loves it.

Agnes Repplier

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Agnes Repplier
Age: 92 †
Born: 1858
Born: April 1
Died: 1950
Died: December 15
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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Women
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Seldom
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