Doe Quote by May Sarton Download Open image “"How does one grow up?" I asked a friend. She answered, "By thinking!"” — May Sarton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.8 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Doe Friendship Growing up Grows Maturity Thinking
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