You know I'm old in some ways-in others-well, I'm just a little girl. I like sunshine and pretty things and cheerfulness-and I dread responsibility.

F. Scott Fitzgerald
You know I'm old in some ways-in others-well, I'm just...
You know I'm old in some ways-in others-well, I'm just...
You know I'm old in some ways-in others-well, I'm just...
You know I'm old in some ways-in others-well, I'm just...
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"You know I'm old in some ways-in others-well, I'm just a little girl. I like sunshine and pretty things and cheerfulness-and I dread responsibility. I've got to be taken care of, and every time I take care of anybody they turn out to be discontented, dissatisfied, and I can't stand that." - The Little Prince

Source: This Side Of Paradise

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