The greatest profound pain is cased by, and is the result of our own illusions, fantasies and dreams.
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
F. Scott Fitzgerald on dreams
F. Scott Fitzgerald95 quotes“The greatest profound pain is cased by, and is the result of our own illusions, fantasies and dreams.”
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