It's an epitome of life. The first half of it consists of the capacity…

Mark Twain
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It's an epitome of life. The first half of it consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity. ✨ Mark Twain's Letters.
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It's an epitome of life. The first half of it consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity. ✨ Mark Twain's Letters.

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