The best time to frame an answer to the letters of a friend, is the moment you receive them. Then the warmth of friendship, and the intelligence received, most forcibly cooperate.
William ShenstoneAbout author
- Author's profession: Poet
- Nationality: english
- Born: November 13, 1714
- Died: February 11, 1763
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