The disappointment of manhood succeeds to the delusion of youth let us hope that the heritage of old age is not despair. (Benjamin Disraeli)

The disappointment of manhood succeeds to the delusion of youth let us hope that the heritage of old age is not despair.

Benjamin Disraeli

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