Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

It is good that you ruined your face, because it brought you to me, but also because beautiful women rarely work strong magic.

Catherynne M. Valente

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• It is good that you ruined your face, because it brought you to me, but also because beautiful women rarely work strong magic.

  

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  • Magic
  • Face