Marilynne Robinson quote: And I'd pray for them. And I'd imagine peace they couldn't expect and couldn't account for descending on their illness ...

And I'd pray for them. And I'd imagine peace they couldn't expect and couldn't account for descending on their illness or their quarreling or their dreams.

~ Marilynne Robinson ~

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