Dream Quote by Chris Bohjalian

“And though some days it is very hard, I try not to live for the future. And I try not to dream of the past.” quote by Chris Bohjalian — Download Open image

“And though some days it is very hard, I try not to live for the future. And I try not to dream of the past.”

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