"Who are your heroes?" asked Jo."Grandfather and Napoleon.

I have nothing to give but my heart so full and these empty hands.""They're not empty now.
~ Louisa May Alcott ~












I have nothing to give but my heart so full and these empty hands.""They're not empty now.

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