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Disaster Quote by Ben Yagoda

“Quotes are like cayenne pepper or some other strong spice: a little goes a long way, and too much is a disaster.” quote by Ben Yagoda — Download Open image

“Quotes are like cayenne pepper or some other strong spice: a little goes a long way, and too much is a disaster.”

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