Whenever I have knocked, a door has opened. Wherever I have wandered, …

Alice Walker
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Whenever I have knocked, a door has opened. Wherever I have wandered, a path has appeared. I have been helped, supported, encouraged and nurtured by people of all races, creeds, colors and dreams.
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