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Henry S. Haskins - Remembrance of hopes that were...

Remembrance of hopes that were silly has an especial tenderness, for much of their silliness came from a thoughtless credulity which we would be glad to have back again. (Henry S. Haskins)

Remembrance of hopes that were silly has an especial tenderness, for much of their silliness came from a thoughtless credulity which we would be glad to have back again.

Henry S. Haskins

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