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“Belief isn't supposed to make sense, at least not all the time. In that, it finds its power. It gets to creep up on you and carry you forward. Until you can carry yourself again.”

Quote by Laura Dave

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Laura Dave, born on July 18, 1977, is an accomplished American novelist. Known for her humorous, warm, and emotionally profound writing, her works have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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