Quentin S. Crisp Quotes

People may wish to say that the thing that is in conflict with my creativity is not Buddhism - that's fine.

Quentin S. Crisp

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• People may wish to say that the thing that is in conflict with my creativity is not Buddhism - that's fine.

  

  Quentin S. Crisp
  • People
  • May
  • Wish