Long Quote by Miguel Syjuco Download Open image “Clichés remind and reassure us that we're not alone, that others have trod this ground long ago.” — Miguel Syjuco ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.5 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Long Long ago Not alone
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I surprise myself that I'm not dead in the gutter somewhere, surprised that I haven't given up. — Miguel Syjuco Copy Share Image
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