Life Quote by Winston Graham

“Perhaps one aspect of arrogance lies in not being willing to accept what life sometimes expects one to accept.” quote by Winston Graham — Download Open image

““Perhaps one aspect of arrogance lies in not being willing to accept what life sometimes expects one to accept.””

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