Anxiety Quote by Christopher Isherwood

“Lois and Alexander are by far the most beautiful creatures in the class; their beauty is like the beauty of plants, seemingly untroubled by vanity, anxiety or effort.” quote by Christopher Isherwood — Download Open image

“Lois and Alexander are by far the most beautiful creatures in the class; their beauty is like the beauty of plants, seemingly untroubled by vanity, anxiety or effort.”

Christopher Isherwood

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