Quote#Sadness
I really like subtle ideas and communication with refined people who…
Quote byMay Ziadeh · 1886–1941
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter (February 1916).
English (original)
I really like subtle ideas and communication with refined people who take you beyond daily chores and small sad events.
— May Ziadeh
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