There is in certain ancient things a trace Of some dim essence --More than form or weight; A tenuous aether, indeterminate, Yet linked with all the laws of time and space. A faint, veiled sign of continuities That outward eyes can never quite descry; Of locked dimensions harboring years gone by, And out of reach except for hidden keys. H.P. Lovecraft
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This quote alludes to the idea that there is a spiritual force that binds together all of humanity. The spiritual can be found in our souls and it is the source of our true selves. As long as we hold this spiritual energy within us, we will always have a chance to overcome any hardship.

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