Dull Quote by Katherine Anne Porter Download Open image “Evil is dull, that is the worst of it.” — Katherine Anne Porter ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.1 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Dull Evil Worst
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But the great leveler, Death: not even the gods can defend a man, not even one they love, that day when fate takes hold… — Katherine Anne Porter Copy Share Image
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I am in Paris. Yes ma'am , I made it back. I came up from Berlin, stopped here ten days, fought a losing battle… — Katherine Anne Porter Copy Share Image
Your mind outwears all sorts of things you may set your heart upon; you can enjoy it when all other things are taken away. — Katherine Anne Porter Copy Share Image
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