“We are no longer happy so soon as we wish to be happier.”
Quote by Walter Savage Landor
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Walter Savage Landor
Walter Savage Landor was an English writer known for his poetry and prose. His works are renowned for their wit, satire, and profound philosophical insights, which have had a lasting impact on literature. more
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