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“I dare say you believe I'm going to die. I bet you don't believe you're going to die. You know it, but you don't believe it. Imaginatively, I think we find it impossible to believe we don't exist.”

Quote by Lore Segal

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Lore Segal is an American novelist known for her concise and profound writing style. Born on March 9, 1928, her works often explore themes of personal identity, family relationships, and the deeper aspects of human existence. more

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