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Anticipation Quote by Leif Enger

“Where do you think you’re going?” Dr. Nokes demanded…. “What…” quote by Leif Enger — Download Open image

“Where do you think you’re going?” Dr. Nokes demanded…. “What do you have for directions?” And Dad… said, “I have the substance of things hoped for. I have the anticipation of things unseen”

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