Everybody has some particular point on which they pique themselves; generally something which ill deserves the pride bestowed upon it. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

Everybody has some particular point on which they pique themselves; generally something which ill deserves the pride bestowed upon it.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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