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“Every search has its own momentum. It is why a search makes such an excellent plot for a film or story.” quote by Nan Fairbrother — Download Open image

“Every search has its own momentum. It is why a search makes such an excellent plot for a film or story.”

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The sorrows of children are profound and unsuspected.

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the urgent crowds out the essential.

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leisure is an attitude of mind, not simply remission of work.

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We envy people we love for being always in their own loved company.

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