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Air Quote by Mark Nepo

“Let's be in awe which doesn't mean anything but the courage to gape like fish at the surface breaking around our mouths as we meet the air.” quote by Mark Nepo — Download Open image

“Let's be in awe which doesn't mean anything but the courage to gape like fish at the surface breaking around our mouths as we meet the air.”

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Air Awe Courage Fishes Mean Mouths Surface

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