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Personal hatred and family affection are not incompatible they often flourish and grow strong together.

Willa Cather

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Willa Cather
Age: 73 †
Born: 1873
Born: December 7
Died: 1947
Died: April 24
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Willa Sibert Cather
Often
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Strong
Flourish
Together
Affection
Hatred
Grow
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Family

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