Countenance Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Happy the man who never puts on a face, but receives every visitor with that countenance he has on.” quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson — Download Open image

“Happy the man who never puts on a face, but receives every visitor with that countenance he has on.”

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A child reminds us that playtime is an essential part of our daily routine.

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