The life of sensation is the life of greed it requires more and more. The life of the spirit requires less and less time is ample and its passage sweet. (Annie Dillard)

The life of sensation is the life of greed it requires more and more. The life of the spirit requires less and less time is ample and its passage sweet.

Annie Dillard

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