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“There is who loves you quietly, and respects you quietly, and wishes you privately, and walks away when he sees you busy with someone other than him, and his ego restrains him from getting near you, and contents himself with the love for the sake of love”

Quote by Nizar Qabbani

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Nizar Qabbani was a distinguished Lebanese poet, diplomat, and politician. Born on March 21, 1923, in Damascus, Syria, he spent much of his life in Lebanon. Qabbani's poetry is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and profound social and political commentary. He served as Lebanon's ambassador to France and was a member of the Lebanese parliament. Qabbani received numerous awards for his literary contributions, including the Lenin Peace Prize. He passed away on April 30, 1998. more

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