Joyce Carol Oates quote: And remember: you must not overwork your body, or your soul. You must not enslave yourself, as you would not ...

And remember: you must not overwork your body, or your soul. You must not enslave yourself, as you would not enslave any other person. You must be the custodian of your self.

~ Joyce Carol Oates ~

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