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Quote by Simon Van Booy

“The present grows within the boundaries of the past.”

Quote by Simon Van Booy

Book:The Secret Lives of People in Love

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The Secret Lives of People in Love

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Simon Van Booy is a British writer born in 1975. His works are known for their concise language and profound emotions, which have won him a wide audience. more

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