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

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

“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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