That which is in a man, not that which lies beyond his vision is the main factor in what is about to befall him: the operation upon him is the event. (George MacDonald)

That which is in a man, not that which lies beyond his vision is the main factor in what is about to befall him: the operation upon him is the event.

George MacDonald

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