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“I confess I love littleness almost in all things. A little convenient estate, a little cheerful house, a little company, and a little feast.” quote by Abraham Cowley — Download Open image

“I confess I love littleness almost in all things. A little convenient estate, a little cheerful house, a little company, and a little feast.”

Abraham Cowley

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