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Barn Quote by Hesiod

“Do not let any sweet-talking woman beguile your good sense with the fascination of her shape. It's your barn she's after.” quote by Hesiod — Download Open image

““Do not let any sweet-talking woman beguile your good sense with the fascination of her shape. It's your barn she's after.””

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