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“Most people are enduring a marginalized isolation. One of the great obstacles to modern friendships is the 'religion of rush.' People are rushing all the time through time. Friendship takes time.” quote by John O'Donohue — Download Open image

“Most people are enduring a marginalized isolation. One of the great obstacles to modern friendships is the 'religion of rush.' People are rushing all the time through time. Friendship takes time.”

John O'Donohue

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“If we could be mindful of how short our time is, we might learn how precious each day is.”

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