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Buried Quote by Mark Nepo

“As the seed buried in the earth cannot imagine itself…” quote by Mark Nepo — Download Open image

“As the seed buried in the earth cannot imagine itself as an orchid or hyacinth, neither can a heart packed with hurt imagine itself loved or at peace. The courage of the seed is that once cracking, it cracks all the way.”

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