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“Coincidence obeys no laws and if it does we don't know what they are. Coincidence, if you'll permit me the simile, is like the manifestation of God at every moment on our planet. A senseless God making senseless gestures at his senseless creatures. In that hurricane, in that osseous implosion, we find communion.”

Quote by Roberto Bolano

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Roberto Bolaño, born on April 28, 1953, was a highly influential contemporary writer from Chile. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound social criticism, making him a significant representative of Latin American literature. more

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