The practice mirror is to be used for the correction of faults, not for a love affair, and the figure you watch should not become your dearest friend.
AGNES DE MILLE
AGNES DE MILLE
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Agnes de Mille59 quotes“The practice mirror is to be used for the correction of faults, not for a love affair, and the figure you watch should not become your dearest friend.”
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