Quotes from Stray

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“Never let them take what you're not willing to give.”
― quote from Stray


“There are no truths, only stories.”
― quote from Stray


“There are some things you can never return from. Some things you can never undo.”
― quote from Stray


“You can have all the right ingredients, have measured them carefully and mixed them, but without warmth, you'll end up with a loaf of bread flatter than a plate. And while you might be able to eat it, it won't feed you.”
― quote from Stray


“While all women are wicked, not all are weak.”
― quote from Stray



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