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Rémy de Gourmont, Philosophic Nights in Paris,: Being Selections from Promenades Philosophiques Quotes: The little girl expects no declaration of tenderness from her doll. She loves it, & that's all. It is thus that we should love.
         

The little girl expects no declaration of tenderness from her doll. She loves it, & that's all. It is thus that we should love.


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