Henry Wadsworth LongfellowAh, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend.
About This Quote
It is a very common phrase used to describe the feeling of being welcomed by someone who is long lost.
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More Quotes By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books
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- Ah, Nothing is too late, till the tired heart shall cease to palpitate.