You can smile when your heart is breaking because you are a woman, and…

Philippa Gregory
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You can smile when your heart is breaking because you are a woman, and a courtier, and a Howard. That's three reasons for being the most deceitful creature on God's earth. ✨ Philippa Gregory (2008). The Other Boleyn Girl (Movie Tie-In), p.98, Simon and Schuster
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You can smile when your heart is breaking because you are a woman, and a courtier, and a Howard. That's three reasons for being the most deceitful creature on God's earth. ✨ Philippa Gregory (2008). The Other Boleyn Girl (Movie Tie-In), p.98, Simon and Schuster

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