I believe that the grand secret of attraction is, that the details always turn on what is present to our fears, or gratifying to our vanity. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

I believe that the grand secret of attraction is, that the details always turn on what is present to our fears, or gratifying to our vanity.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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