Self-pity in its early stage is as snug as a feather mattress. Only wh…

Maya Angelou
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Self-pity in its early stage is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable. ✨ 1974 Gather Together In My Name, ch.6.
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