Accidents Quote by Charles Dudley Warner

“There is no beauty like that which was spoiled by an accident; no accomplishments and graces are so to be envied as those that circumstances rudely hindered the development of.” quote by Charles Dudley Warner — Download Open image

“There is no beauty like that which was spoiled by an accident; no accomplishments and graces are so to be envied as those that circumstances rudely hindered the development of.”

Charles Dudley Warner

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