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“there are no boring people which is unfortunate. You'd think statistically we'd get at least a few— one-speed souls with just meh stuff to do. But none of them are dull. Each— a suitcase held together by duct tape.”

Quote by Ilya Kaminsky

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Ilya Kaminsky
Ilya Kaminsky

Ilya Kaminsky is a Russian-American poet born on April 11, 1977. His work is known for its profound emotion and unique linguistic style, exploring themes of immigration, memory, and identity. more

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