The whole world, as we’re coming to understand, is quivering in its place.

Kazim Ali
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The whole world is filled with possibilities that are waiting to be unleashed. In order to harness them, we have to put ourselves in the right place at the right time. We have to be ready for our moment to step up and take on what needs doing.

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