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Some people have a knack of putting upon you gifts of no real value, to engage you to substantial gratitude. We thank them for nothing.

Charles Lamb

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Charles Lamb
Age: 59 †
Born: 1775
Born: February 10
Died: 1834
Died: December 27
Literary Critic
Playwright
Poet
Writer
London
England
Value
Knack
Values
Substantial
Upon
Engage
Nothing
Gifts
Real
Christmas
People
Thank
Putting
Gratitude

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