Ingrid BetancourtI was discovering that the most precious gift someone can give us is time, because what gives time its value is death.
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If a person is going to give you a gift, there’s a very good chance that the gift will be given at a price. The person who gives you their time may be going through a difficult time or simply doesn’t have any extra time to give. If the person is willing to give up something of value so that they can give you their time, then they are putting their life on hold so that you can live yours. It goes without saying that this is an incredibly selfless act.
Source: Even Silence Has An End: My Six Years Of Captivity In The Colombian Jungle
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