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“On the whole, all people are good, or at least they're normal. The frightening thing is that they can suddenly turn bad when it comes to the crunch.”

Quote by Natsume Sōseki

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Written by Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki, Kokoro delves into the complexities of the human heart and the intricacies of personal relationships. more

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