We differ widely from each other ; do we not, as circumstances change around us, moulding us like slaves to their will - do we not differ yet more from ourselves ? (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

We differ widely from each other ; do we not, as circumstances change around us, moulding us like slaves to their will - do we not differ yet more from ourselves ?

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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