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“*We give so little when it's in us always to give so much more. It's bothering to listen with an open heart to someone who smells bad. It's hard.”

Quote by Elizabeth Berg

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Elizabeth Berg is a renowned American contemporary writer, born on December 2, 1948. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals, which have won her a wide readership. more

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