Anthony Burgess quote: You're a romantic,” said Crabbe. “You expect too much. Reality's always dull, you know, but when we see that it's ...

You're a romantic,” said Crabbe. “You expect too much. Reality's always dull, you know, but when we see that it's all there is, well-it miraculously ceases to be dull.

~ Anthony Burgess ~

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You're a romantic,” said Crabbe. “You expect too much. Reality's always dull, you know, but when we ...

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