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“I am only responsible for my own heart . . .

On October 10, 2014August 26, 2014 By Christina's WordsIn Quote

“I am only responsible for my own heart, you offered yours up for the smashing my darling. Only a fool would give out such a vital organ.”

– Anaïs Nin

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