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“There is a belief that love has its own justification, that it should be experienced as passionately as possible. The French have a wonderful expression, amour passion, which is the ultimate.”

Quote by Marilyn Yalom

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Marilyn Yalom, born in 1932, is an accomplished author known for her works on women, literature, and psychology. Her most famous work is about female friendship, and her books have received widespread acclaim for their deep psychological insights and delicate portrayals of women's experiences. more

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