Humanity Quote by Thomas Hardy

“It was the touch of the imperfect upon the would-be perfect that gave the sweetness, because it was that which gave the humanity” quote by Thomas Hardy — Download Open image

“It was the touch of the imperfect upon the would-be perfect that gave the sweetness, because it was that which gave the humanity”

Thomas Hardy

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