"Women, more than all, are the element..." - Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Women, more than all, are the element and kingdom of illusion. Being fascinated, they fascinate.
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“A bossy woman is someone to search out and celebrate. A bossy woman is someone who cares and commits and is a natural leader.”
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“Children, dear and loving children, can alone console a woman for the loss of her beauty.”
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