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Civilization Quote by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

“She lives a sophisticate's life among worldly people. At the slightest excuse she steps out of civilization, naked and relieved, as I should step out of a soiled chemise.” quote by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings — Download Open image

“She lives a sophisticate's life among worldly people. At the slightest excuse she steps out of civilization, naked and relieved, as I should step out of a soiled chemise.”

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

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Civilization Clothings Excuse Life Naked People Relieved Should Steps Worldly

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