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“Since desire always goes towards that which is our direct opposite, it forces us to love that which will make us suffer.”

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Anais Nin
Anais Nin

Anais Nin, born on February 21, 1903, in Madrid, Spain, and died on January 14, 1977, in Los Angeles, United States, was a renowned American author. Known for her unique introspective writing and dreamlike narrative style, her works include 'Henry Miller's Desires'. more

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