Sometimes, when I am feeling particularly happy or content,… - Maira Kalman

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Sometimes, when I am feeling
particularly happy or content,
I think I can provide sustenance
for legions of human beings.
I can hold the entire world in my arms.

Other times, I can barely cross the
room. And I drop my arms. Frozen.

Maira Kalman

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