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“गिरना उसने नहीं चुना था। गिरना कोई नहीं चुनता फिर भी सब गिरते हैं। यदि हम उजालों की खोज छोड़ दें, तो क्या अँधेरों से नाता टूट जाएगा?”

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Book:Mrityu Aur Hansi
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