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Affair Quote by Amy Hempel

“A love affair begins with a fantasy. For instance, that…” quote by Amy Hempel — Download Open image

“A love affair begins with a fantasy. For instance, that the beloved will always be there.”

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My hope does not rest in the affairs of this world. It rests in Christ who is coming again.

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