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Love is often gentle, desire always a rage.

Mignon McLaughlin

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Mignon McLaughlin
Age: 70 †
Born: 1913
Born: June 6
Died: 1983
Died: December 20
Journalist
Writer
the United States of America
Rage
Passion
Desire
Often
Always
Love
Gentle

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