Barrels Quote by Richard Russo

“Worse, I have to admit to feeling the jealousy of one crab for another that has managed to climb out of the barrel.” quote by Richard Russo — Download Open image

“Worse, I have to admit to feeling the jealousy of one crab for another that has managed to climb out of the barrel.”

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