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“Your wallet will be stolen, you'll get fat, slip on the bathroom tiles of a foreign hotel and crack your hip.”

Quote by Ellen Bass

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Ellen Bass is an American poet born in 1947. Her works are known for their profound emotions and rich imagination, exploring themes such as personal experiences, social justice, and the female identity. more

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