He was a devout believer in the second chance. To the man who asked, "What's the point of closing the barn door after the horse has been stolen?” Murray would answer, "The point is that the door is now closed.”. (James K. Morrow)

He was a devout believer in the second chance. To the man who asked, "What's the point of closing the barn door after the horse has been stolen?” Murray would answer, "The point is that the door is now closed.”.

James K. Morrow

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