Carolina QuotesTo expect wickedness from human beings is the best way I know of to avoid surprises. And when I am surprised, it's always pleasantly.
Orson Scott Card Connected to the Carolinas
Source
Chapter 7.
- work
- Heartfire (1998)
- year
- 1998
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