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“We can experience nothing but the present moment, live in no other second of time, and to understand this is as close as we can get to eternal life.”

Quote by P. D. James

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P. D. James, born on August 3, 1920 and died on November 27, 2014, was a distinguished member of the House of Lords. She was a highly acclaimed author of detective fiction, recognized for her intricate plots and complex characters. more

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