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Affection Quote by Paul Dini

“We’ve all selected the wrong partners, all gotten hurt, and…” quote by Paul Dini — Download Open image

“We’ve all selected the wrong partners, all gotten hurt, and hopefully all moved on wiser for the experience. But there are those who, even in the face of constant disappointment, continue to believe that the intensity of their desire will be rewarded by an eventual jackpot of affection. And if that’s the slot machine you’re playing, friend, you’d better leave the casino ‘cause that one don’t pay out”

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