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“Most words evolved as a description of the outside world, hence their inadequacy to describe what is going on inside me.”

Quote by Hugh Prather

Book:Notes to Myself

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Notes to Myself

A collection of introspective essays and musings that delve into the author's thoughts and observations on various aspects of life. more

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English biography, 120-180 words more

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