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“Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves; just as in the experiment, we need oxygen and a candle to help. In this case, the oxygen, for example, would come from the breath of the person you love; the candle could be any kind of food, music, caress, word, or sound that engenders the explosion that lights one of the matches.”

Quote by Laura Esquivel

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Laura Esquivel is a renowned Mexican novelist, born on September 30, 1950. Her works are known for their unique literary style and profound depiction of Latin American culture. more

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