Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the sav…

Maya Angelou
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Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening. ✨ Maya Angelou (2011). Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now, p.60, Bantam
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Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening. ✨ Maya Angelou (2011). Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now, p.60, Bantam

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