Clarice LispectorSometimes writing a single line is enough to save your own heart.
About This Quote
It is often said that you can tell the true beauty of a person by looking at her handwriting. People with beautiful handwriting are likely to be intelligent, well spoken, and confident. However, they are also likely to be the type of people who can write a single line, put it into an envelope, and refuse to open it.
Source: A Breath Of Life
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