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“When you fall in love, it is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake, and then it subsides. And when it subsides, you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots are become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part.”

Quote by Louis de Bernieres

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Louis de Bernieres
Louis de Bernieres

Louis de Bernières, born on December 8, 1954, is a British novelist known for his rich imagination and delicate emotional expression. His works, such as 'The Long Walk to Freedom' and 'The Journey to India', are celebrated for their unique literary style and profound humanistic concerns. more

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