Able Quote by Maeve Binchy

“I grew up thinking it was wonderful to be big and strong and to be able to knock down other children in the playground if I needed to. But I never felt the need.” quote by Maeve Binchy — Download Open image

“I grew up thinking it was wonderful to be big and strong and to be able to knock down other children in the playground if I needed to. But I never felt the need.”

Maeve Binchy

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