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“Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time”
― Rahel Varnhagen: The Life of a Jewess
― Rahel Varnhagen: The Life of a Jewess
“Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.”
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― Sputnik Sweetheart
Martial Arts
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Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applic ...more
Literatura en Espanol / Books in Spanish
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Un grupo para discutir los libros escritos en espanol. Todos son bienvenidos!
Japanese Literature
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A group for people who enjoy literature written by Japanese authors, the arts, culture, and history of Japan. Oct 2026: Kokoro by Soseki Nasume Nov 2 ...more
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