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Image of the quote is loading... SaveSave I suppose in the end the whole of life becomes an act of letting go. But what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye. - Quote by Yann Martel

I suppose in the end the whole of life becomes an act of letting go. But what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye.

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