"A man is lucky if he is the first love of a woman. A woman is lucky if she is the last love of a man."
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
Source: A Tale of Two Cities bk. 1, ch. 1 (1859)
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Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens was a British novelist known for his vivid characters and social commentary, particularly in works like 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Great Expectations.'
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