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George Granville, 1st Baron Lansdowne Quotes: O Love! thou bane of the most generous souls! Thou doubtful pleasure, and thou certain pain.
         

O Love! thou bane of the most generous souls! Thou doubtful pleasure, and thou certain pain.


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