Absurdity Quote by Margaret Deland

“Absurdity is the one thing love can't stand; it can overlook anything else, -- coldness, or weakness, or viciousness, -- but just be ridiculous and that's the end of it!” quote by Margaret Deland — Download Open image

“Absurdity is the one thing love can't stand; it can overlook anything else, -- coldness, or weakness, or viciousness, -- but just be ridiculous and that's the end of it!”

Margaret Deland

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Absurdity Coldness Ends Existentialism Love One thing Ridiculous Weakness

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