When we look back at life we realize no true moment defined us, but in fact the events leading up to that moment.

Chris Burkmenn
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When we look back at life we realize no true moment defined us, but in fact the events leading up to that moment. This quote by David Starr Jordan is a reminder that we are more than just our current moment. We are the sum of all the moments that have gone before.

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