Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

The bears, over the years, have developed a primitive but heartfelt Buddhist discipline. Beneath the cinnamon trees they practice the repetition of the Growling Sutra.

Catherynne M. Valente

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• The bears, over the years, have developed a primitive but heartfelt Buddhist discipline. Beneath the cinnamon trees they practice the repetition of the Growling Sutra.

  

  Catherynne M. Valente
  • Practice
  • Discipline
  • Bears