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“I used to believe that love and happiness were synonymous. I was a fool. Love intensifies all emotions. Nothing is so painful o so sweet, so thrilling or so desperate... Pleasure is, after all, a luxury. It's love thats essential. You are never so alive as when you love, never so alert, intuitive, attentive, never so smart or so compassionate.”

Quote by John Dufresne

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John Dufresne is an American author born on January 30, 1948. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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