QotD- Courage and a Good Read

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I always try to be mindful of being graceful. I really do try.


Courage is grace under pressure.

 -Ernest Hemingway


*Reading recommendation: Hemingway's short story "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"
Hey, the complete short stories are available on Kindle, too!

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