What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside you. —Ralph Waldo Emerson
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside you. ”

Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist

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Kate Harper from Pennsylvania FEBRUARY 19, 2021
A little inspiration for a dreary day!

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