Doe Quote by Terry Eagleton Download Open image “The truth is that the past exists no more than the future, even though it feels as though it does.” — Terry Eagleton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.3 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Doe Feels Past Time Truth Truth is
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