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“In his opinion, all the world’s misfortunes stemmed from the countless untruths, both deliberate and unintentional, which people told because of haste or carelessness.”

Quote by Michael Ende

Book:Momo

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Michael Ende was a German author known for his fantasy literature. His most famous work, 'The NeverEnding Story', has been beloved by readers worldwide and has been translated into many languages. more

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