It is natural to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes to that siren until she allures us to our death. (Gertrude Stein)

It is natural to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes to that siren until she allures us to our death.

Gertrude Stein

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