Conversation Quote by Margery Wilson

“Probably one of the reasons why gushing is so unattractive is that it leaves nothing for the listener to do.” quote by Margery Wilson — Download Open image

“Probably one of the reasons why gushing is so unattractive is that it leaves nothing for the listener to do.”

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