Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

Of late, she had felt coldness in herself, and though she feared it, she loved it too, for it made her strong.

Catherynne M. Valente

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• Of late, she had felt coldness in herself, and though she feared it, she loved it too, for it made her strong.

  

  Catherynne M. Valente
  • Strong
  • Made
  • Felt