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Approach Quote by Kay Ryan

“BAIT GOAT There is a distance where magnets pull, we…” quote by Kay Ryan — Download Open image

“BAIT GOAT There is a distance where magnets pull, we feel, having held them back. Likewise there is a distance where words attract. Set one out like a bait goat and wait and seven others will approach. But watch out: roving packs can pull your word away. You find your stake yanked and some rough bunch to thank.”

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