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“What keeps earth air breathable? Not oxygen alone. The earth is a freer place to breathe in, every time you love without calculating a return -- every time you make your drudgeries and routines still more inefficient by stopping to experience the shock of beauty wherever it unpredictably flickers.”

Quote by Peter Viereck

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Peter Viereck, born on August 5, 1916, in Germany and died on May 13, 2006, was an American poet of German descent. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound understanding of German culture. more

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