Disillusionment Quote by John Valentine Download Open image ““Every day we make the whole world new... Or else grow old.”” — John Valentine ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.5 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Disillusionment Every day Grow Old Optimism Whole world
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