Cate Blanchett Quotes

For me, I think the bigger something is, the more difficult it is to make it nimble and fleet afoot.

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• For me, I think the bigger something is, the more difficult it is to make it nimble and fleet afoot.

  

  Cate Blanchett
  • Think
  • Difficult
  • Make