Quote by John Irving Download Open image ““It's rare when there's something we can do for ourselves which also pleases someone else.”” — John Irving ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.1 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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“Only the chicken-lover will understand me. He will give me a kindly look, maybe mildly desirous. His eyes will tell me: You might look… — John Irving Copy Share Image
You're nice,' Cushie told him, squeezing his hand. 'And you're my oldest friend.' But they both must have known that you can know someone… — John Irving Copy Share Image
