Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

Respect me. Be proud, and if you love me, a little afraid, because love so often looks like fear. We are alike. We are alike.

Catherynne M. Valente

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• Respect me. Be proud, and if you love me, a little afraid, because love so often looks like fear. We are alike. We are alike.

  

  Catherynne M. Valente
  • Love
  • Fear
  • Respect