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“Be a rainbow in somebody else's cloud.”
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“Never say 'no' to adventures. Always say 'yes,' otherwise you'll lead a very dull life.”
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“When you have nothing left but God, you become aware that God is enough.”
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“Live your life the way you want. You'll figure it out.”
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“I suspect the truth is that we are waiting, all of us, against insurmountable odds, for something extraordinary to happen to us.”
― And the Mountains Echoed
― And the Mountains Echoed
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