Betterment Quote by Holly Black

“Mine. The language of love is like that, possessive. That should be the first warning that it's not going to encourage anyone's betterment.” quote by Holly Black — Download Open image

“Mine. The language of love is like that, possessive. That should be the first warning that it's not going to encourage anyone's betterment.”

Holly Black

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