I rather disdained than coveted the luxuries I saw : alas ! we desire riches more for others than ourselves. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

I rather disdained than coveted the luxuries I saw : alas ! we desire riches more for others than ourselves.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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