I have one great fear in my heart, that one day when they are turned to loving, they will find that we are turned to hating.
ALAN PATON
ALAN PATON
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Alan Paton98 quotes“I have one great fear in my heart, that one day when they are turned to loving, they will find that we are turned to hating.”
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