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Jeanette Winterson Quotes

Jeanette Winterson quote: "Know thyself,’ said Socrates. Know thyself,’ said Sappho, ‘and..."

Know thyself,’ said Socrates.
Know thyself,’ said Sappho, ‘and make sure that the Church never finds out.

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