Anxiety Quote by Leslie Jamison

“I'm happy not knowing. Most of the time (except when I'm a neurotic mess about uncertainty) I feel glad that the horizon is a mystery.” quote by Leslie Jamison — Download Open image

“I'm happy not knowing. Most of the time (except when I'm a neurotic mess about uncertainty) I feel glad that the horizon is a mystery.”

Leslie Jamison

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