Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am rig…

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Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong? ✨ Jane Austen (2005). Jane Austen: 8 Books in 1, p.53, Shoes & Ships & Sealing Wax
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Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong? ✨ Jane Austen (2005). Jane Austen: 8 Books in 1, p.53, Shoes & Ships & Sealing Wax

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