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Helen Hunt Jackson Quotes: The new is older than the old; And newest friend is oldest friend in this: That, waiting him, we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought.
         

The new is older than the old; And newest friend is oldest friend in this: That, waiting him, we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought.


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This page presents the quote "The new is older than the old; And newest friend is oldest friend in this: That, waiting him, we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought.". Author of this quote is Helen Hunt Jackson. This quote is about waiting, one thing, missing, friends,.