I feel a sudden clear focus and perspective. There is no time for anyt…

Oliver Sacks
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I feel a sudden clear focus and perspective. There is no time for anything inessential. ✨ Oliver Sacks (2015). Gratitude, p.14, Pan Macmillan
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