All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. J. R. R. Tolkien

J.r.r. Tolkien
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This quote is one of my favorite quotes. It is very powerful and it makes me think about how much my life has changed. Being busy is not always a bad thing because you can learn so many things from your busy life. This quote shows that the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.

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