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Attention Quote by Jane Green

“I wish I could be hard and cynical. That I…” quote by Jane Green — Download Open image

“I wish I could be hard and cynical. That I could take things slowly, not give too much of myself, because I'd be so frightened of getting hurt that there wouldn't be any other way. But no. every time I meet someone I dive in headfirst, showering them with love and attention, and hoping that this time they're going to be different.”

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