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“I have lived, I have traveled the world, and now, like a worn-out clock, my life is winding down, the hands slowing, stepping out of the flow of time. If one steps out of time what does one have? Why, the past of course, gradually being worn away by the years as a pebble halted on a riverbed is eroded by the passage of water.”

Quote by Tan Twan Eng

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Tan Twan Eng
Tan Twan Eng

Tan Twan Eng is a Malaysian author known for his unique literary style and profound cultural insights. His works often explore issues of identity, family, and society, winning him widespread acclaim from readers. more

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