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The Grownup
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One day, Viveca visited me in back. She’s a heavy woman, like an octopus—lots of beads and ruffles and scarves floating around her, along with the big scent of cologne. She has hair dyed the color of fruit punch and insists it’s real.
“Wer den Normen entspricht, kann es sich leisten zu verzweifeln, dass es sie gibt.”
― Wie wir begehren
― Wie wir begehren
“An enemy is someone whose story you have not heard.”
― Violence
― Violence
“What day is it?” asked Pooh.
“It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.
“My favorite day,” said Pooh.”
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“It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.
“My favorite day,” said Pooh.”
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“True power does not need arrogance, a long beard and a barking voice. True power strangles you with silk ribbons, charm, and intelligence”
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“Don't trust the heart, it wants your blood.”
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