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“You are wrong if you think Joy emanates only...from human relationships. God has placed it all around us...and all you have to do is reach for it.”

Quote by Jon Krakauer

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Jon Krakauer is an American writer known for his in-depth reporting on extreme adventures and disasters. His works often focus on individual challenges and survival struggles in extreme environments, with his most famous works being 'Into the Wild' and 'Into Thin Air'. more

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