As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; an…

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As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; and considering the general run of sons, as seldom a misfortune to be childless. ✨ Lord Chesterfield, David Roberts (2008). Lord Chesterfield's Letters, p.239, Oxford University Press
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As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; and considering the general run of sons, as seldom a misfortune to be childless. ✨ Lord Chesterfield, David Roberts (2008). Lord Chesterfield's Letters, p.239, Oxford University Press

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