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“Whenever you do something that is not aligned with the yearning or your soul—you create suffering.”

Quote by Anais Nin

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Anais Nin, born on February 21, 1903, in Madrid, Spain, and died on January 14, 1977, in Los Angeles, United States, was a renowned American author. Known for her unique introspective writing and dreamlike narrative style, her works include 'Henry Miller's Desires'. more

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