Existence Quote by Marilynne Robinson

“... but it's your existence I love you for, mainly. Existence seems to me now the most remarkable thing that could ever be imagined.” quote by Marilynne Robinson — Download Open image

“... but it's your existence I love you for, mainly. Existence seems to me now the most remarkable thing that could ever be imagined.”

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I listen to Bach a great deal. In general I like to listen to hymns and liturgical music.

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“Every writer I know, when asked how to become a writer, responds with one word:Read.”

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