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Conviction Quote by Glen Cook

“I'm an incurable romantic. The essence of romance is an unshakable conviction that next time will be different.” quote by Glen Cook — Download Open image

“I'm an incurable romantic. The essence of romance is an unshakable conviction that next time will be different.”

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