Rosie ThomasWherever you look there is so much loss and folly to contemplate.
About This Quote
This quote is a reminder that there is a lot going on in the world. It is a reminder to try and look past the things going on in our lives to take a step back and see the big picture. It reminds us that there is a lot of loss and folly to contemplate, but that doesn’t mean we should stop looking at it.
Source: Iris & Ruby
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