Art Quote by Saša Stanišić

“The French always make our sort happy because, like us, they know how to love, they're just as good at playing the accordion, and they've made a real art of their inability to bake proper bread.” quote by Saša Stanišić — Download Open image

““The French always make our sort happy because, like us, they know how to love, they're just as good at playing the accordion, and they've made a real art of their inability to bake proper bread.””

Saša Stanišić

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