It is curious to observe how little one period resembles another. Centuries are the children of one mighty family, but here is no family-likeness between them. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

It is curious to observe how little one period resembles another. Centuries are the children of one mighty family, but here is no family-likeness between them.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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