Basis Quote by Jeff Lindsay

“Pretending is the basis of civilised society, and it is sometimes necessary for all of us. Without it we are nothing more than a pack of snarling dogs.” quote by Jeff Lindsay — Download Open image

“Pretending is the basis of civilised society, and it is sometimes necessary for all of us. Without it we are nothing more than a pack of snarling dogs.”

Jeff Lindsay

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