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Love Quote by John Gay

“Love is so whimsical in both sexes that it is impossible to be lasting. But my heart is particular and contradicts my own observation.” quote by John Gay — Download Open image

““Love is so whimsical in both sexes that it is impossible to be lasting. But my heart is particular and contradicts my own observation.””

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