Character Quote by Victoria Ocampo

“Morality, like physical cleanliness, is not acquired once and for all: it can only be kept and renewed by a habit of constant watchfulness and discipline.” quote by Victoria Ocampo — Download Open image

“Morality, like physical cleanliness, is not acquired once and for all: it can only be kept and renewed by a habit of constant watchfulness and discipline.”

Victoria Ocampo

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