Doe Quote by Edith Wharton Download Open image “Everybody who does anything at all does too much.” — Edith Wharton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.9 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Doe Too much
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The real loneliness is living among all these kind people who only ask one to pretend! — Edith Wharton Copy Share Image
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