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“Without music, life would be a mistake.”
― Twilight of the Idols
― Twilight of the Idols
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
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“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
― Pride And Prejudice
― Pride And Prejudice
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