Certain Quote by Winifred Holtby

“Life flows on over death as water closes over a stone dropped into a pool. ... Fate is certain; death is certain; but the courage and nobility of men and women matter more than these.” quote by Winifred Holtby — Download Open image

“Life flows on over death as water closes over a stone dropped into a pool. ... Fate is certain; death is certain; but the courage and nobility of men and women matter more than these.”

Winifred Holtby

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