“The sweeter sound of woman’s praise.”
Lines written in August, 1847
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Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay101
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“Every emotion is unique, just as the sound of the consolle when it becomes a woman is fascinating.”
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Original: Ogni emozione è unica, così come è affascinante il suono della consolle quando diventa donna.
Source: prevale.net