We are always in a hurry to be happy...; for when we have suffered a long time, we have great difficulty in believing in good fortune. (Alexandre Dumas)

We are always in a hurry to be happy...; for when we have suffered a long time, we have great difficulty in believing in good fortune.

Alexandre Dumas

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