I wanted to read immediately. The only fear was that of books coming to an end.

Eudora Welty
I wanted to read immediately. The only fear was that...
I wanted to read immediately. The only fear was that...
I wanted to read immediately. The only fear was that...
I wanted to read immediately. The only fear was that...
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The most powerful thing in the world is the ability to make things happen. When we want something, we must make it happen. We cannot wait for someone else to give us what we want; instead, we must go out and make it happen. This quote is about the power of making things happen.

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