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“Well, any love makes us vulnerable. Whatever we love will give the gift of pain somewhere along the road. But who would live sealed in spiritual cellophane just to keep from ever being hurt? There are a few people like that. I'm sorry for them. I think they are as good as dead.”

Quote by Gladys Taber

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Gladys Taber was an American author born on April 12, 1899, and died on March 11, 1980. Known for her profound insights into nature and rural life, her works often revolve around the natural landscapes and rural life in New England. more

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