I am vain-praise is opium, and the lip Cannot resist the fascinating draught, Though knowing its excitement is a fraud- Delirious-a mockery of fame. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

I am vain-praise is opium, and the lip Cannot resist the fascinating draught, Though knowing its excitement is a fraud- Delirious-a mockery of fame.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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