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“He thought of the mouldering child, which laid its withered thin arms around his soul, as if it were his own, and to whom Death had given as much as a god gave to Endymion, — sleep, eternal youth, and immortality.”

Quote by Jean Paul

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Jean Paul, born Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, was a prominent German writer of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Known for his unique style and profound philosophical insights, his works have had a significant impact on literature. more

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