Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett Download Open image ““She could not be made rude and malicious by the rudeness and malice of those about her.”” — Frances Hodgson Burnett ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.5 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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