The darkness that surrounds us cannot hurt us. It is the darkness in your own heart you should fear.
T.L. MARTIN
T.L. MARTIN
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T.L. Martin81 quotes“The darkness that surrounds us cannot hurt us. It is the darkness in your own heart you should fear.”
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