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Sentiment is a disgrace, instead of an ornament, unless it lead us to good actions.

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Ann Radcliffe
Age: 58 †
Born: 1764
Born: July 9
Died: 1823
Died: February 7
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Ann Ward
Anne Radcliffe
Anne Ward
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Ann Ward
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Ann Radcliffe
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