A Quote by Letitia Elizabeth Landon
the blessings of matrimony, like those of poverty, belong rather to philosophy than reality.
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Like contemporary poetry, philosophy is one of those things, especially at the beginning stages, most people would rather do than study - which is why most of what gets done is so impoverished.
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well that's convenient, i guess blessings are easier to come by than i thought. maybe i should ask for blessings on my mission against all those who wear white after labor day
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