The years stretched before her, a long and dusty way, yet if she could walk humbly along it she might find that life, unfolding slowly, keeps its best secrets till the end.

Elizabeth Goudge
The years stretched before her, a long and dusty way,...
The years stretched before her, a long and dusty way,...
The years stretched before her, a long and dusty way,...
The years stretched before her, a long and dusty way,...
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The years stretched before her, a long and dusty way, yet if she could walk humbly along it she might find that life, unfolding slowly, keeps its best secrets till the end. This quote is a great reminder that we don't have to wait until the end of our lives to know what life has in store for us. We can get a glimpse of what's to come through the journey that we're on right now. The more time we spend in life, the more we learn about ourselves and others. We get a better sense of who we are and how we fit into the world around us.

Source: The White Witch

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