Bonnie St. John Quotes

When I am around someone who is a joy stealer, I say to myself, I only have to deal with you for an hour. That person has to deal with thinking that way every moment of their lives.

Bonnie St. John

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• When I am around someone who is a joy stealer, I say to myself, I only have to deal with you for an hour. That person has to deal with thinking that way every moment of their lives.

  

  Bonnie St. John
  • Joy
  • Hour
  • Stealer