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I felt weary of the responsibility of owning houses and was glad enough to pass mine on to others
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"I felt weary of the responsibility of owning houses and was glad enough to pass mine on to others"

- Lillie Langtry

About this Quote

This quote by Lillie Langtry talks to the feeling of being overwhelmed by the obligation of owning a house. It is a pointer that owning a house is a huge duty and can be a great deal of work. Langtry is revealing her relief at being able to hand down the responsibility of owning a home to someone else. This quote is a reminder that owning a house is a big dedication and can be a lot of work. It is also a suggestion that it is alright to take a break from the duty of owning a house and to pass it on to someone else. Langtry's quote is a pointer that it is very important to take a break from the duty of owning a home and to pass it on to another person when needed. It is also a pointer that it is all right to take a break from the responsibility of owning a home and to pass it on to someone else.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Lillie Langtry between October 13, 1853 and February 12, 1929. She was a famous Actress from United Kingdom. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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