Giving Quote by Agnes Repplier

“Every true American likes to think in terms of thousands and millions. The word 'million' is probably the most pleasure-giving vocable in the language.” quote by Agnes Repplier — Download Open image

“Every true American likes to think in terms of thousands and millions. The word 'million' is probably the most pleasure-giving vocable in the language.”

Agnes Repplier

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