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“Suffering does not only insulate. It drops its victim in an ocean desert where he sees men as distant ships passing. I not only feel alone, but very far away from you all.”

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W.N.P. Barbellion
W.N.P. Barbellion

W.N.P. Barbellion was an English diarist known for his unique diary-style works. His writings delved deeply into the relationship between the individual and society, as well as profound insights into nature and life. Barbellion's life was short, but his words left a lasting impression. more

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