There is a deep, abiding, unshakable satisfaction in a life of complet…

Edward Abbey
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There is a deep, abiding, unshakable satisfaction in a life of complete failure. ✨ Edward Abbey (2015). A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, p.26, RosettaBooks
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