What Were They Like? Quotes

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Innocence Quotes

Did they hold ceremoniesto reverence the opening of buds? (3-4)

Warfare Quotes

Sir, laughter is bitter to the burned mouth. (16)

Art and Culture Quotes

Had they an epic poem? (8)

Injustice Quotes

Sir, their light hearts turned to stone. (10)

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