Absence Quote by John Connolly Download Open image “I've been fascinated by the idea that evil is the absence of empathy.” — John Connolly ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.4 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Absence Been Empathy Evil Fascinated Idea
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