Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks. (Samuel Johnson)

Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.

Samuel Johnson

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