“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
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“Sometimes those who love most deeply can't get past the weight of their own feelings.”
― The First Immortal: A Novel Of The Future
― The First Immortal: A Novel Of The Future
Francine’s 2025 Year in Books
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