“Joy’s recollection is no longer joy, while sorrow’s memory is sorrow still” – Lord Byron
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"Joy’s recollection is no longer joy, while sorrow’s memory is sorrow still" – Lord Byron
"Joy’s recollection is no longer joy, while sorrow’s memory is sorrow still" – Lord Byron
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