A Quote by Catherynne M. Valente

Do not ruin today with mourning tomorrow.

Catherynne M. Valente

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Mourning Ruin Today Tomorrow

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Catherynne M. Valente
American - Writer
Born: May 5, 1979

One can never be sure,” the Green Wind sighed. “There is always the danger of kisses where sleeping maids are concerned. But you are safe now, and for awhile yet, and why worry about a thing that may never come to pass? Do not ruin today with mourning tomorrow.

Catherynne M. Valente

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