When we are out of sympathy with the young, then I think our work in t…

George MacDonald
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When we are out of sympathy with the young, then I think our work in this world is over ✨ George MacDonald (2015). Delphi Complete Works of George MacDonald (Illustrated), p.2761, Delphi Classics
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