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Gifts make their way through stone walls.

Gifts make their way through stone walls.

Summary

This quote suggests that genuine gifts have the power to transcend barriers and reach their intended recipients, even when faced with obstacles. It implies that the sincerity and thoughtfulness behind a gift can break through any resistance or reluctance, symbolized by the stone walls. It emphasizes the underlying notion that acts of kindness and generosity have the ability to connect people and foster relationships beyond physical or emotional obstacles.

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