"The more sensible a woman is, supposing her not to be masculine, the more attractive she is in her proportionate power to entertain."

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Source : Leigh Hunt (1840). “The Seer: Or, Common-places Refreshed”, p.73

Leigh Hunt

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Source : "Ashcroft: Patriot Act respects rights, improves security", www.cnn.com. September 11, 2003.
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“I'm not prepared for a zombie apocalypse. I need more bottled water, a shotgun, and stronger abs. I have plenty of canner food.”

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