He did not care if she was heartless, vicious and vulgar, stupid and g…

W. Somerset Maugham
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He did not care if she was heartless, vicious and vulgar, stupid and grasping, he loved her. He would rather have misery with one than happiness with the other. ✨ W. Somerset Maugham (2016). Of Human Bondage (Diversion Classics), p.471, Diversion Books
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