Never think of pain or danger or enemies a moment longer than is neces…

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Never think of pain or danger or enemies a moment longer than is necessary to fight them. ✨ Ayn Rand (1957). Atlas Shrugged
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Never think of pain or danger or enemies a moment longer than is necessary to fight them. ✨ Ayn Rand (1957). Atlas Shrugged

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