A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark

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CandyGirl, on March 23rd, 2010 at 7:19 pm Said:

Truly unforgettable.
Chinese Sayings « Understanding China, One Blog at a Time, on April 9th, 2010 at 7:24 am Said:

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