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“I trust you have seen the ocean. If you have, then you have witnessed the divine. How barren the ground is in comparison! If I could count the hours I have spent staring out at it! And yet those hours never feel lost. I cannot imagine how else I could refill them were I given a second chance.”

Quote by David Ebershoff

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David Ebershoff

David Ebershoff is an American writer born in 1969. His works span various literary genres, including novels, essays, and poetry. Ebershoff is known for his unique narrative style and profound insight into human nature. more

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