A Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell
In all disappointments sympathy is a great balm.
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I gave you sympathy. *I* want sympathy!" "Are you kidding me? You have the sexiest man on the planet wanting you. You're getting laid regularly. No sympathy for you!
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