Quote by George R.R. Martin Download Open image ““He was always clever, even as a boy, but it is one thing to be clever and another to be wise.”” — George R.R. Martin ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.6 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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