Breathing Quote by Gabriel Marcel

“I almost think that hope is for the soul what breathing is for the living organism. Where hope is lacking the soul dries up and withers...” quote by Gabriel Marcel — Download Open image

“I almost think that hope is for the soul what breathing is for the living organism. Where hope is lacking the soul dries up and withers...”

Gabriel Marcel

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