“Having levelled my palace, don’t erect a hovel and complacently admire your own charity in giving me that for a home.” – Emily Bronte
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"Having levelled my palace, don’t erect a hovel and complacently admire your own charity in giving me that for a home." – Emily Bronte
"Having levelled my palace, don’t erect a hovel and complacently admire your own charity in giving me that for a home." – Emily Bronte
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