Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

I do not want to muddle about with Politicks, and whenever two Folk of any sort are in a room together there are always Politicks to be muddled in.

Catherynne M. Valente

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• I do not want to muddle about with Politicks, and whenever two Folk of any sort are in a room together there are always Politicks to be muddled in.

  

  Catherynne M. Valente
  • Muddle
  • Politicks