Sandra Cisneros Quotes

I do travel a lot, because I need oxygen, I need to go to places to meet people who aren't upset at me because I'm asking for peace.

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• I do travel a lot, because I need oxygen, I need to go to places to meet people who aren't upset at me because I'm asking for peace.

  

  Sandra Cisneros
  • People
  • Asking
  • Upset