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Woman is the heart of humanity ... its grace, ornament, and solace.

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Samuel Smiles
Age: 91 †
Born: 1812
Born: December 23
Died: 1904
Died: April 16
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Philosopher
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Haddington
East Lothian
Women
Heart
Ornament
Ornaments
Solace
Grace
Humanity
Woman

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