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Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition.
Alexander Smith
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Alexander Smith
Age: 36 †
Born: 1830
Born: December 31
Died: 1867
Died: January 5
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Cille Mheàrnaig
Light
Vow
Love
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A thought may be very commendable as a thought, but I value it chiefly as a window through which I can obtain insight on the thinker.
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