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Ethic Quote by Peter Høeg

“There is a pleasant firmness of tone when one is in harmony with oneself. Even when it's a weak ethic one is resonating with.” quote by Peter Høeg — Download Open image

““There is a pleasant firmness of tone when one is in harmony with oneself. Even when it's a weak ethic one is resonating with.””

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