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Bearable Quote by Junot Diaz

“Love is the only thing - I don't want to say that "makes it bearable" - but I feel like without the possibility of love, this place would just devour us.” quote by Junot Diaz — Download Open image

“Love is the only thing - I don't want to say that "makes it bearable" - but I feel like without the possibility of love, this place would just devour us.”

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