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Action Quote by Nhat Hanh

“What happens in the present moment? In the present moment, you are producing thought, speech, and action. And they continue in the world.” quote by Nhat Hanh — Download Open image

“What happens in the present moment? In the present moment, you are producing thought, speech, and action. And they continue in the world.”

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