Waiting. Simply one person doing nothing, over time, while another approached.

Ian Mcewan
Waiting. Simply one person doing nothing, over time, while another...
Waiting. Simply one person doing nothing, over time, while another...
Waiting. Simply one person doing nothing, over time, while another...
Waiting. Simply one person doing nothing, over time, while another...
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Waiting. Simply one person doing nothing, over time, while another approached. This quote tells you that waiting is the perfect time to have a conversation with someone. When you are waiting for something or somebody else to come or do something, it’s the best time to have a conversation because you are both alone.

Source: Atonement

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