E. M. Forster quote: I'd far rather leave a thought behind me than a child. Other people can have children.

I'd far rather leave a thought behind me than a child. Other people can have children.

~ E. M. Forster ~

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I'd far rather leave a thought behind me than a child. Other people can have children.

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