Most men remember obligations, but not often to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance and the vain silent. (William Gilmore Simms)

Most men remember obligations, but not often to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance and the vain silent.

William Gilmore Simms

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