Alive Quote by John K. Samson

“In this frightening, anxious time to be alive it can be liberating to remember that nothing lasts forever. That can focus and invigorate our hopes.” quote by John K. Samson — Download Open image

“In this frightening, anxious time to be alive it can be liberating to remember that nothing lasts forever. That can focus and invigorate our hopes.”

John K. Samson

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