I like to be candid in my admissions - it is so very disarming ; you forestall the objection which you admit - at least your adversary has scarcely the heart to push to its utmost the advantage which you so meekly confess. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

I like to be candid in my admissions - it is so very disarming ; you forestall the objection which you admit - at least your adversary has scarcely the heart to push to its utmost the advantage which you so meekly confess.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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