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“For what are we looking for if not to please? I do not know if the desire to attract others comes from a superabundance of vitality, possessiveness, or the hidden, unspoken need to be reassured.”

Quote by Francoise Sagan

Book:BONOUR TRISTESSE

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BONOUR TRISTESSE

This book delves into the intricacies of human emotions, particularly focusing on the duality of joy and sorrow in the lives of its characters. more

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Francoise Sagan

French playwright born on June 21, 1935, and died on September 24, 2004. Francoise Sagan is known for her unique literary style and profound emotional expression, and is considered an important figure in French literature of the 20th century. more

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