Richard Bach (1936) American spiritual writer
Source: The Bridge Across Forever (1984), Ch. 15
Source: The Bridge Across Forever: A True Love Story
“Life has but one true charm: the charm of the game. But what if we’re indifferent to whether we win or lose?”
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French poet 1821–1867Related quotes
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