Our repentances are generally not so much a concern and remorse for the harm we have done, as … - Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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Music is gathering. Taking our scattered thoughts and senses and coalescing us back into our core. Music is powerful. The first few chords can change us where no self-help books can.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Our repentances are generally not so much a concern and remorse for the harm we have done, as a fear of the harm we may have brought upon ourselves.

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