Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

Trouble is, most times, when you go looking to sell your soul, nobody's buying.

Catherynne M. Valente

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• Trouble is, most times, when you go looking to sell your soul, nobody's buying.

  

  Catherynne M. Valente
  • Soul
  • Looking
  • Nobody