What should I get from books?” Alcide asked in French.That you are not alone – even along this broken tractor road. You need to know nothing else, ” my father answered in French.

About This Quote

This quote is saying that if you are alone down a lonely road you should know that there are other people who are in the same position as well. It is important to not feel alone especially when you are traveling. If you are alone, this quote will make you feel better because there are others in the same situation as you.

Source: Mercy Among The Children

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1. What should I get from books?” Alcide asked in French.That you are not alone – even along this broken tractor road. You need to know nothing else, ” my father answered in French.

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