Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Quotes

He who doth not smoke hath either known no great griefs, or refuseth himself the softest consolation, next to that which comes from heaven.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

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  • Heaven
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  • Consolation