Ears Quote by Madeleine L'Engle Download Open image “As paredes tem ouvidos. (Portuguese: The walls have ears.)” — Madeleine L'Engle ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.0 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Ears Portuguese Wall Walls have ears
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