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The love of ones own sex is precious, for it is neither provoked by vanity nor retained by flattery it is genuine and si

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"The love of one's own sex is precious, for it is neither provoked by vanity nor retained by flattery; it is genuine and sincere"

- Maria Mitchell

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This quote is written / told by Maria Mitchell between August 1, 1818 and June 28, 1889. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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