Long Quote by Lord Chesterfield Download Open image “Unlike my subject will I frame my song, It shall be witty and it shan't be long.” — Lord Chesterfield ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Long Song Subjects Witty
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