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“"Pick me up," is the message of a person who keeps falling. Tomas kept picking her up, patiently.”

Quote by Milan Kundera

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Milan Kundera is a renowned Czech-French writer known for his profound psychological insights and unique narrative techniques. His works often explore themes of personal freedom, love, morality, and existentialism, with notable titles including 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' and 'The Joke'. more

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