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Downtime Quote by Donald Miller

“I am something of a recluse by nature. I am…” quote by Donald Miller — Download Open image

“I am something of a recluse by nature. I am that cordless screwdriver that has to charge for twenty hours to earn ten minutes use. I need that much downtime.”

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