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“The fact that we are so incredibly uninterested in what is happening inside the person closest to us is probably the source of many problems.”

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Tove Ditlevsen
Tove Ditlevsen

Tove Ditlevsen was a Danish poet known for her profound lyrical poetry. Her works often explore themes of loneliness, love, and death, and have been beloved by readers. more

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