Euzhan Palcy Quotes

My grandmother always used to tell me, if I had a problem, I was only allowed to complain for one second. Then I had to take action.

Euzhan Palcy

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• My grandmother always used to tell me, if I had a problem, I was only allowed to complain for one second. Then I had to take action.

  

  Euzhan Palcy
  • Action
  • Problem
  • Grandmother