It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness. ✨ …

Leo Tolstoy
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It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness. ✨ 'The Kreutzer Sonata' 5 (translated by Maude)
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It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness. ✨ 'The Kreutzer Sonata' 5 (translated by Maude)

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