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Self-pity is essentially humorless, devoid of that lightness of touch which gives understanding of life.
-Anthony Powell
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Self-pity Is Essentially Humorless, Devoid Of That

Anthony Powell
Self-pity is essentially humorless, devoid of that lightness of touch which gives understanding of life.
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