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“What we have, we all must lose—that applied to everything, even to that which we thought we had the greatest right. We were tenants of this earth—nothing more.”

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At the Reunion Buffet

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Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith, born on August 24, 1948, is a renowned Scottish writer known for his light-hearted and thoughtful writing style. His most famous works include the 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series, which has gained him a wide readership around the world. more

“Class reunions were about curiosity; about satisfaction at the avoidance of the mistakes of one’s contemporaries, now revealed in their emerging life histories; about reflecting on the ravages—and injustices—of time; and of realizing, perhaps, how strange and random are the twists and turns of fate.”

Reflection On Life Alexander Mccall Smith Class Reunion

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“Unless we do something about the past, she thought, then it will weigh us down to such an extent that we simply cannot move. Is that what I want?”

The Past Alexander Mccall Smith

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“The juvenile adage Never kiss and tell had a sound moral instinct behind it.”

Adages Alexander Mccall Smith Kiss And Tell

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