Quote by James Baldwin

No one can possibly know what is about to happen: it is happening, each time, for the first time, for the only time.

No one can possibly know what is about to happen: it is happ

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This quote suggests that the future is unpredictable and that every moment is unique. It emphasizes that no one can truly anticipate or fully comprehend what is going to happen next, because each experience is occurring in a distinct and unprecedented manner. Each moment is unlike any before and will never be replicated exactly the same way again. It reminds us to embrace the present moment and appreciate the newness and uncertainty that life brings.

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