Anthony Powell quote: In any case the friendships of later life, in contrast wih those negotiated before thirty, are apt to be burdened ...

In any case the friendships of later life, in contrast wih those negotiated before thirty, are apt to be burdened with reservations, constraints, inhibitions.

~ Anthony Powell ~

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