Away from the tumult of motor ...

Away from the tumult of motor and mill I want to be care-free; I want to be still! I'm weary of doing things; weary of words I want to be one with the blossoms and birds.
 Edgar Guest

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If you never take a chance, you will never be defeated - but you will never accomplish anything either.
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