Identity Quote by Gene Stratton-Porter

“With some people it makes a regular battlefield of the human heart—this struggle for self-expression," said Philip. "You are going to do beautiful work in the world, and do it well.” quote by Gene Stratton-Porter — Download Open image

““With some people it makes a regular battlefield of the human heart—this struggle for self-expression," said Philip. "You are going to do beautiful work in the world, and do it well.””

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