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Don DeLillo

There's always a period of curious fear between the first sweet-smelling breeze and the time when the rain comes cracking down.

Don DeLillo

Nature

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The quote describes a moment of uneasy anticipation that happens after a pleasant, gentle wind but before a heavy storm begins. It captures how nature can shift quickly from calm and inviting to intense and overwhelming, creating a mix of curiosity and fear.

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