Benevolence Quote by Hester Lynch Piozzi

“Tis never for their wisdom that one loves the wisest, or for their wit that one loves the wittiest; 'tis for benevolence and virtue and honest fondness one loves people.” quote by Hester Lynch Piozzi — Download Open image

“Tis never for their wisdom that one loves the wisest, or for their wit that one loves the wittiest; 'tis for benevolence and virtue and honest fondness one loves people.”

Hester Lynch Piozzi

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