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“Ask any human being alive if they're the same person they were seven years ago and they're going to tell you they aren't.”

Quote by Daniel Alarcon

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Daniel Alarcón, born on March 5, 1977, is a prominent author from Peru. His works focus on the lives and identity of Latin American immigrants, gaining widespread acclaim among readers. more

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