Beauty Quote by Joan Fontaine

“It seems there's just no room left for elegance in this paper-plate, blue-jean world. And I, for one, think it's a shame.”

Joan Fontaine

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Beauty Blue Elegance Left Paper Plates Rooms Seems Shame Thinking World

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