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“Old concept: Love is blind. Marriage is an eye opener. New concept: Love is not blind - it simply enables one to see things others fail to see.”

Quote by Johann Sebastian Bach

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Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, one of the most prominent figures of the Baroque period. His musical works have had a profound impact on Western music, particularly known for his polyphonic music and fugues. more

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