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“In heterosexual love there's no solution. Man and woman are irreconcilable, and it's the doomed attempt to do the impossible, repeated in each new affair, that lends heterosexual love its grandeur.”

Quote by Marguerite Duras

Book:Practicalities

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This book offers practical advice and solutions for navigating daily challenges and improving one's life through common sense and practical strategies. more

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Marguerite Duras

Marguerite Duras was a renowned French writer born on April 4, 1914, and passed away on March 3, 1996. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound social insight, with notable titles including 'The Lover' and 'The River'. more

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