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We are no longer happy so soon as we wish to be happier.

Walter Savage Landor

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Walter Savage Landor
Age: 89 †
Born: 1775
Born: January 30
Died: 1864
Died: September 17
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Warwick
Warwickshire
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Wish
Happier
Unhappiness
Unhappy
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Happiness

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