"The bird that would soar above the plane of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings. It is a sad… — Kate Chopin
"The bird that would soar above the plane of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings. It is a sad spectacle to see the weaklings bruised, exhausted, fluttering back to earth."
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