Astrid Berges-Frisbey Quotes

I think it's important to understand the concrete ways things work and to respect that. But some things shouldn't be explained, and you have to respect that, too.

Astrid Berges-Frisbey

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• I think it's important to understand the concrete ways things work and to respect that. But some things shouldn't be explained, and you have to respect that, too.

  

  Astrid Berges-Frisbey
  • Work
  • Important
  • Respect