You tell yourself that noise is what defines silence. Without noise, s…

Chuck Palahniuk
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You tell yourself that noise is what defines silence. Without noise, silence would not be golden. Noise is the exception. Think of deep outer space, the incredible cold and quiet where your wife and kid wait. Silence, not heaven, would be reward enough. ✨ Lullaby. Book by Chuck Palahniuk, 2002.
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