To sense the peace of extinguished passionHappiness in not knowing the ultimate knowledge
Why was it that thoughts and plans always made more sense when confined to one's mind than when they exited one's mouth?
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Why was it that thoughts and plans always made more sense when confined to one's mind than when they exited one's mouth?
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