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“We cannot be contented because we are happy, and we cannot be happy because we are contented.”

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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