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“You think it will never happen to you, that it cannot happen to you, that you are the only person in the world to whom none of these things will ever happen, and then, one by one, they all begin to happen to you, in the same way they happen to everyone else.”

Quote by Paul Auster

Book:Winter Journal
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Winter Journal

This book is a personal reflection on the passage of time and the aging process, offering insights into the author's life experiences and musings on the nature of existence. more

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Paul Auster
Paul Auster

Paul Auster is an American author known for his unique narrative style and philosophical reflections. His works often explore themes of identity, memory, and reality, and have won him a wide audience. more

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