If we can't face death, we'll never overcome it. You have to look it straight in the eye. Then you can turn around and walk back out into the light. (Maya Lin)

If we can't face death, we'll never overcome it. You have to look it straight in the eye. Then you can turn around and walk back out into the light.

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