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Quote by Tove Ditlevsen

“Memory, that library of the soul from which I will draw knowledge and experience for the rest of my life.”

Quote by Tove Ditlevsen

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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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