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Time and trouble will tame an advanced young woman, but an advanced old woman is uncontrollable by any earthly force
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"Time and trouble will tame an advanced young woman, but an advanced old woman is uncontrollable by any earthly force"

- Dorothy L. Sayers

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Dorothy L. Sayers between June 13, 1893 and December 17, 1957. He/she was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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