“I don't believe in evil; I believe only in horror. In nature there is no evil, only an abundance of horror: the plagues and the blights and the ants and the maggots.”
Quote by Isak Dinesen
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Isak Dinesen
Isak Dinesen, known originally as Karen Blixen, was a Danish author renowned for her distinctive literary style and profound insights into human nature. Her works, which blend elements of realism and surrealism, are characterized by their brevity and depth. Born on April 17, 1885, and passing away on September 7, 1962, Dinesen spent her childhood and youth in Africa, an experience that profoundly influenced her writing. more
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