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Misfortune sprinkles ashes on the head of the man, but falls like dew on the heart of the woman, and brings forth [gems] of strength of which she herself had no conscious possession.
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There is always a half-malicious curiosity amongst actors to witness the shortcomings of a novice. They invariably experience strong inclinations to prophesy failure.
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Anna Cora Mowatt
Born:
March 5, 1819
Died:
July 21, 1870
(aged 51)
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Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie was an author, playwright, public reader, and actress.
Known for:
Memoirs of Madame D'Arblay
Fairy Fingers A Novel
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