Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

Never assume that a woman is wicked simply because she is ugly and behaves unfavorably towards you. It is unbecoming behavior for a Prince.

Catherynne M. Valente

• Woman
• Prince
• Wicked
• Assume
• Unbecoming

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• Never assume that a woman is wicked simply because she is ugly and behaves unfavorably towards you. It is unbecoming behavior for a Prince.

  

  Catherynne M. Valente
  • Woman
  • Prince
  • Wicked