"Happiness must be cultivated. It is like character. It is not a thing to be safely let alone for a moment, or it will run to weeds."
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Elizabeth Stuart Phelps (1844-1911) was a pioneering American author and advocate for women's rights, renowned for her poignant narratives that explored the complexities of women's roles in society. Born in a progressive Massachusetts family, she published her first novel, *The Gates Ajar*, in 1868, which resonated with a generation grappling with themes of spirituality and gender. Phelps's writing not only challenged societal norms but also laid the groundwork for future feminist literature, leaving a lasting legacy as a champion for women's voices.
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