Children Quote by John Darnielle

“Life is hard, you're tired, and there's disease. The strategy that works for children is to be delighted by the things that delight you.” quote by John Darnielle — Download Open image

“Life is hard, you're tired, and there's disease. The strategy that works for children is to be delighted by the things that delight you.”

John Darnielle

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