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“Wishes cannot be summoned up or kept away at will. They come from deeper within us than good or bad intentions. And they spring up unannounced.”

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Michael Ende

Michael Ende was a German author known for his fantasy literature. His most famous work, 'The NeverEnding Story', has been beloved by readers worldwide and has been translated into many languages. more

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