Joseph J. Ellis Quotes

Remember sometimes just the rush of having a crush is a temptation, even if it is inappropriate, but beware of playing with fire, you will get burned.

Joseph J. Ellis

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• Remember sometimes just the rush of having a crush is a temptation, even if it is inappropriate, but beware of playing with fire, you will get burned.

  

  Joseph J. Ellis
  • Fire
  • Temptation
  • Rush