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Being busy Quote by Vikram Seth

“Voices Voices in my head, Chanting, 'Kisses. Bread. Prove yourself. Fight. Shove. Learn. Earn. Look for love', Drown a lesser voice, Silent now of choice: 'Breathe in peace, and be Still, for once, like me'.” quote by Vikram Seth — Download Open image

““Voices Voices in my head, Chanting, 'Kisses. Bread. Prove yourself. Fight. Shove. Learn. Earn. Look for love', Drown a lesser voice, Silent now of choice: 'Breathe in peace, and be Still, for once, like me'.””

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