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“She knows what it's like to love someone who cannot love you back. Someone who needs you, holds you, yes, but someone who will never know that love is the knife in your heart.”

Quote by John Dufresne

Book:Love Warps the Mind a Little

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John Dufresne is an American author born on January 30, 1948. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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