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Afternoon Quote by Emile Zola

“I am spending delightful afternoons in my garden, watching everything…” quote by Emile Zola — Download Open image

“I am spending delightful afternoons in my garden, watching everything living around me. As I grow older, I feel everything departing, and I love everything with more passion.”

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