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It is difficult to undo our own damage, and to recall to our presence that which we have asked to leave.
Annie Dillard
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Annie Dillard
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: April 30
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Last forever!' Who hasn't prayed that prayer? You were lucky to get it in the first place. The present is a freely given canvas. That it is constantly being ripped apart and washed downstream goes without saying.
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I think the dying pray at the last not please, but thank you, as a guest thanks his host at the door.
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