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Autumn Quote by Mark Twain

“Whenever we come upon one of those intensely right words…” quote by Mark Twain — Download Open image

“Whenever we come upon one of those intensely right words in a book or a newspaper the resulting effect is physical as well as spiritual, and electrically prompt.”

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This, at last, was where things were as they ought to be. Everything was in its place -- the tree, the earth underneath, the…

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“Easter blessings All life’s sacrifices like autumn leaves awaken our senses and power to love and be whole Our Mother Earth, Our Father Sky…

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The ascent of any route begins, in dreams at least, the autumn before. Our minds ring, involuntarily, with the alluring names of mountains, aiguilles,…

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