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Future Quote by Jean Paul

“How narrow our souls become when absorbed in any present good or ill! It is only the thought of the future that makes them great.” quote by Jean Paul — Download Open image

“How narrow our souls become when absorbed in any present good or ill! It is only the thought of the future that makes them great.”

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A strong, durable Puerto Rican economy will leave the island better prepared to handle future natural disasters.

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Football is my passion, and who knows where I will play in the future - you cannot foresee that.

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When I was 17, I broke up with my future wife.

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I think everybody in the future has stopped talking to each other and we all just use emojis.

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