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A woman's best qualities do not reside in her intellect, but in her affections. She gives refreshment by her sympathies, rather than by her knowledge.

Samuel Smiles

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Samuel Smiles
Age: 91 †
Born: 1812
Born: December 23
Died: 1904
Died: April 16
Author
Biographer
Journalist
Philosopher
Writer
Haddington
East Lothian
Women
Qualities
Best
Affection
Giving
Intellect
Gives
Refreshment
Quality
Refreshments
Knowledge
Sympathies
Rather
Reside
Woman
Affections

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