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You hear as many things as you would imagine. I hear voices of people I loved once. I hear moments that took place. I hear silences.
Frederick Buechner
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Frederick Buechner
Age: 98
Born: 1926
Born: July 11
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The magic of words is that they have power to do more than convey meaning not only do they have the power to make things clear, they make things happen.
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