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“Imaginations blossom amidst memories. One judiciously separates them - but is there really any point in that? Doesn't truth suffer when one amputates it from its context of dreams?”

Quote by Jean Helion

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Jean Helion, a French author, was born on April 21, 1904, and passed away on October 27, 1987. He is known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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