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Christmas Quote by John Cheever

“The irony of Christmas is always upon the poor in heart; the mystery of the solstice is always upon the rest of us.” quote by John Cheever — Download Open image

“The irony of Christmas is always upon the poor in heart; the mystery of the solstice is always upon the rest of us.”

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