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“If anything needs love it is reality, for it is reality that lacks it the most - I doubt that it was ever loved.”

Quote by Kiki Dimoula

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Kiki Dimoula, born on June 6, 1931, is a renowned poet whose works are celebrated for their profound emotions and unique style. She has made significant contributions to the development of modern Greek poetry. more

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“I don't aspire, but I would be very happy if one of my poems suddenly offered someone a shady rest stop, a breather in our interminable march under the murderous, scorching heat of the superfluous.”

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