Despicable Quote by Marion Milner Download Open image “It's weak and despicable to go on wanting things and not trying to get them.” — Marion Milner ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.8 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Despicable Goes on Inspirational Trying Weak
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