Comfort Quote by Wilhelm von Humboldt

“The sorrow which calls for help and comfort is not the greatest, nor does it come from the depths of the heart.” quote by Wilhelm von Humboldt — Download Open image

“The sorrow which calls for help and comfort is not the greatest, nor does it come from the depths of the heart.”

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