Gains Quote by Maya Angelou

“It's hard because people think they have something to lose and the truth is they have everything to gain in trying to love somebody.” quote by Maya Angelou — Download Open image

“It's hard because people think they have something to lose and the truth is they have everything to gain in trying to love somebody.”

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