Mood Quote by Gunter Grass

“When Satan's not in the mood, virtue triumphs. Hasn't even…” quote by Gunter Grass — Download Open image

“When Satan's not in the mood, virtue triumphs. Hasn't even Satan a right not to be in the mood once in a while?”

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