Quote by Nuala O'Faolain Download Open image ““...when I was young, I learned to feel for the harshness under every soft appearance.”” — Nuala O'Faolain ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.5 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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