An infinite question is often destroyed by finite answers. To define everything is to annihilate much that gives us laughter and joy. (Madeleine L'Engle)

An infinite question is often destroyed by finite answers. To define everything is to annihilate much that gives us laughter and joy.

Madeleine L'Engle

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