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Trees have a curious relationship to the subject of the present moment. There are many created things in the universe that outlive us, that outlive the sun, even, but I can't think about them. I live with trees.

Annie Dillard

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Annie Dillard
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: April 30
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