Cards Quote by Kathleen Peacock

“Love's a game where the odds are permanently fixed. The house always wins, and anyone stupid enough to sit at the table is lucky if they walk away with their soul intact.” quote by Kathleen Peacock — Download Open image

““Love's a game where the odds are permanently fixed. The house always wins, and anyone stupid enough to sit at the table is lucky if they walk away with their soul intact.””

Kathleen Peacock

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