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The French Lieutenant's Woman
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"The French Lieutenant's Woman" Quotes

A Victorian gentleman becomes obsessed with a mysterious and ostracized woman, leading him to question societal norms and his own desires.

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We all need a fire to tend, a passion to ignite, something to challenge and consume us.

John Fowles

passionchallenges

You must lose yourself before you can find yourself.

John Fowles

self-discovery

Sometimes, the greatest act of love is to let go.

John Fowles

loveletting go

In the depths of despair, hope can be found.

John Fowles

hopedespair

The weight of secrets can crush even the strongest souls.

John Fowles

secrets

A single decision can change the course of one's life forever.

John Fowles

decisionslife-changing

Love knows no boundaries, not even that of social class.

John Fowles

lovesocial class

Life is not a simple choice between right and wrong; it is a complex web of gray areas.

John Fowles

moralitychoices

Some bridges can never be mended, no matter how hard we try.

John Fowles

forgivenessbroken relationships

Patience is a virtue, but it can also be a prison.

John Fowles

patienceimpatience