All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why. —James Thurber

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All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why.

JAMES THURBER

American author, cartoonist

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Anonymous MARCH 7, 2015
Great idea!

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