Stevie Smith Quotes

Unpopular, lonely and loving, Elinor need not trouble, For if she were not so loving, She would not be so miserable.

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• Unpopular, lonely and loving, Elinor need not trouble, For if she were not so loving, She would not be so miserable.

  

  Stevie Smith
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  • Trouble
  • Lonely