Darkness Quote by Harry Kalmer

“But Sara has spent enough time in the darkness to know that you often have to remain there for a long time before you’re ready for the light again.” quote by Harry Kalmer — Download Open image

““But Sara has spent enough time in the darkness to know that you often have to remain there for a long time before you’re ready for the light again.””

Harry Kalmer

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