Amusement Quote by Robert Southey

“My notions of life are much the same as they are about traveling; there is a good deal of amusement on the road; but, after all, one wants to be at rest.” quote by Robert Southey — Download Open image

“My notions of life are much the same as they are about traveling; there is a good deal of amusement on the road; but, after all, one wants to be at rest.”

Robert Southey

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