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Wilkie Collins

This is the story of what a Woman's patience can endure, and what a Man's resolution can achieve.

Patience

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The quotation highlights the limits of a woman's ability to wait and endure difficult situations, emphasizing her strength in patience. It also points to a man's determination and firm decision-making as the driving force behind accomplishing goals.

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