And though you think the world is at your feet, it can rise up and tre…

Ian Mcewan
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And though you think the world is at your feet, it can rise up and tread on you. ✨ Ian McEwan (2010). Atonement, p.16, Random House
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And though you think the world is at your feet, it can rise up and tread on you. ✨ Ian McEwan (2010). Atonement, p.16, Random House

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