Quote by Astrid Lindgren

Quote by Astrid Lindgren

After all, you still need time to just sit there and take a look around.

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It's dangerous to keep quiet for too long. Your tongue shrivels up if you don't use it.

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Reading is the infinite adventure of childhood.

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What other people think of you is none of your business.

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