Bland Quote by Douglas Coupland

“A bland smile is like a green light at an intersection, it feels good when you get one, but you forget it the moment you're past it.”

Douglas Coupland

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Bland Feel good Feels Forget Forget it Green Green light Intersections Light Moments Past Smile

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