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“Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.”

Quote by James M. Barrie

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James M. Barrie

James M. Barrie, born on May 9, 1860, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on June 19, 1937, was a renowned British novelist and playwright. He is best known for his classic children's novel 'Peter Pan'. Barrie's unique literary style and contributions to children's literature have earned him widespread acclaim. more

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