“The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.” – Henry Van Dyke
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"The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month." – Henry Van Dyke
"The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month." – Henry Van Dyke
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