Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not...

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Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.
James Russell Lowell

Quote by James Russell Lowell about pleasure, things.

James Russell Lowell

James Russell Lowell 1819 - 1891, american Romantic poet

Was born on: 22 feb 1819.
Died on 12 aug 1891, at 72 years old.

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