Better to die with honor than live in shame; for life is but a breath, and honor eternal.The Planter's Northern Bride, 1854
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Caroline Lee Hentz (1800–1856) was an American author known for her popular novels in the mid-19th century. She gained recognition for her works such as "Linda; or, The Young Pilot of the Belle Creole" and "Eoline; or, Magnolia Vale." Hentz's writings often highlighted social issues and the roles of women in antebellum America.
1800–1866·lived 66 years
Better to die with honor than live in shame; for life is but a breath, and honor eternal.The Planter's Northern Bride, 1854