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“We have roots that grow towards each other underground. And when all the pretty blossom has fallen from our branches we find that we are one tree and not two.”

Quote by Louis de Bernieres

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Louis de Bernieres

Louis de Bernières, born on December 8, 1954, is a British novelist known for his rich imagination and delicate emotional expression. His works, such as 'The Long Walk to Freedom' and 'The Journey to India', are celebrated for their unique literary style and profound humanistic concerns. more

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